Kootenai, Idaho
City · Population 1,083 · #85 in Idaho
About Kootenai
Kootenai, ID is a small town located in northwestern Idaho counting 1,083 people who proudly call it home.
Kootenai holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,969 residents per square mile.
📰 Kootenai News Today
- Coeur d'Alene Press Coeur d'Alene Press · Aug 18
- Deadly crashes down in Kootenai County, according to Idaho Transportation Department krem.com · Aug 14
- New state record burbot hoisted out of Kootenai River Idaho Fish and Game (.gov) · Apr 24
- K9 shot, suspect killed during armed confrontation in Kootenai County KXLY.com · Aug 7
- How many people live in Kootenai County, ID? USAFacts · Apr 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kootenai Unique
- The only place in America named Kootenai — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northwestern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kootenai
- Pack River General Store
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kootenai
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Kootenai
- KOOTENAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,083
Rank in state#85 of 198
Land area0.55 sq mi
Density1,969/sq mi
Coordinates48.3118, -116.5171