Rathdrum is a somewhat small city located in the state of Idaho. With a population of 10,651 people and four associated neighborhoods, Rathdrum is the 25th largest community in Idaho. Rathdrum has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Rathdrum, where the median household income is $80,934.00.Rathdrum is a blue-collar town, with 41.12% of people working in blue-collar occupations, while the average in America is just 27.7%. Overall, Rathdrum is a city of construction workers and builders, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Rathdrum who work in office and administrative support (10.38%), sales jobs (10.36%), and management occupations (7.98%). Rathdrum is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Rathdrum’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small city, Rathdrum doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Rathdrum citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.42% of adults 25 and older in Rathdrum have a college degree. The per capita income in Rathdrum in 2022 was $34,508, which is wealthy relative to Idaho, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $138,032 for a family of four. However, Rathdrum contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Rathdrum is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Rathdrum home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Rathdrum residents report their race to be White, followed by Native Hawaiian. Important ancestries of people in Rathdrum include German, English, Irish, Norwegian, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Rathdrum is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
