Princeton, Idaho

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Population in 2010: 148.
Males: 86  (58.7%)
Females: 62  (41.3%)
Median resident age:

47.5 years
Idaho median age:

37.5 years

Zip code: 83857

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,538
Princeton:

$64,538
ID:

$72,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,355

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $403,415
Princeton:

$403,415
ID:

$432,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $455,280; detached houses: $505,732; townhouses or other attached units: $564,252; in 2-unit structures: $437,919; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $440,499; mobile homes: $111,537; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $74,342
March 2022 cost of living index in Princeton: 84.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Idaho and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Princeton, Idaho as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Princeton is 39 to 1.


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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 2500 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Spokane Valley, WA (55.8 miles , pop. 89,755).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (254.9 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (890.9 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Onaway, ID (1.7 miles ),
Potlatch, ID (1.8 miles ),
Palouse, WA (3.4 miles ),
Troy, ID (3.5 miles ),
Moscow, ID (3.8 miles ),
Deary, ID (3.9 miles ),
Farmington, WA (4.0 miles),
Garfield, WA (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 46.91 N, Longitude: 116.83 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 208

Distribution of median household income in Princeton, ID in 2022
Distribution of house value in Princeton, ID in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Idaho:

3.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 49.6. This is significantly better than average.

City:

49.6
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.08
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Princeton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Idaho state average. It is 1039% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 245.1 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 339.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 267.9 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 188.6 miles away from Princeton center
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW) earthquake occurred 271.3 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 278.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Latah County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Princeton:

  • MILESTONE DECISIONS INC #3 (LEXINGTON) (Hospital, about 14 miles away; MOSCOW, ID)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - MOSCOW VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MOSCOW, ID)
  • MOSCOW DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; MOSCOW, ID)
  • FMC PALOUSE (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; MOSCOW, ID)
  • GRITMAN HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; MOSCOW, ID)
  • GRITMAN MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; MOSCOW, ID)
  • KINDRED NURSING AND REHAB - ASPEN PARK (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MOSCOW, ID)

Amtrak station near Princeton:

  • 16 miles: MOSCOW (120 W. 6TH ST.) - Bus Station . Services: public payphones, full-service food facilities, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Princeton:

  • University of Idaho (about 16 miles; Moscow, ID; Full-time enrollment: 10,416)
  • Washington State University (about 20 miles; Pullman, WA; FT enrollment: 25,055)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 37 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)
  • North Idaho College (about 53 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • Eastern Washington University (about 54 miles; Cheney, WA; FT enrollment: 11,643)
  • Spokane Community College (about 59 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,482)
  • Gonzaga University (about 59 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,780)

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Latah County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Princeton and their reported violations in the past:

CONE DELFRED SUBD (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2009, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-09-2007)
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Idaho:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.9%
Whole state:

69.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.6%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Princeton:

Marital status in Princeton, ID
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 91.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

For population 25 years and over in Princeton:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 46.8%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Idaho average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Princeton, ID (based on Latah County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other3,84020
Evangelical Protestant2,52227
Catholic2,4084
Mainline Protestant2,23315
None26,241-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
This county:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Latah County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Latah County:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
This county:

7.55 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.0%
Idaho:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

24.2%
Idaho:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Latah County:

9.9%
Idaho:

11.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Princeton:

  • KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KMAX (840 AM; 10 kW; COLFAX, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXLY (920 AM; 20 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE RADIO, INC.)
  • KWSU (1250 AM; 5 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMJY (700 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, WA; Owner: JAMES E. AND HELEN G. STARGEL)
  • KVNI (1080 AM; 10 kW; COEUR D' ALENE, ID; Owner: QUEENB RADIO, INC.)
  • KOZE (950 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: 4-K RADIO, INC.)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KRPL (1400 AM; 1 kW; MOSCOW, ID; Owner: KRPL, INCORPORATED)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQNT (590 AM; 5 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRLC (1350 AM; 5 kW; CLARKSTON LEWISTON,, WA; Owner: IDA-VEND COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Princeton:

  • KHTR (104.3 FM; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KRAO-FM (102.5 FM; COLFAX, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KZZL-FM (99.5 FM; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KZFN (106.1 FM; MOSCOW, ID; Owner: KRPL, INC.)
  • KRFA-FM (91.7 FM; MOSCOW, ID; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KDRK-FM (93.7 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIXZ-FM (96.1 FM; OPPORTUNITY, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPBX-FM (91.1 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KMBI-FM (107.9 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • KCDA (103.1 FM; POST FALLS, ID; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRLF (88.5 FM; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: LIVING FAITH F/SHIP EDUC. MINISTRIES)
  • KMOK (106.9 FM; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: IDA-VEND COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCLK-FM (94.1 FM; CLARKSTON, WA; Owner: CLARKSTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KZZU-FM (92.9 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: QUEENB)
  • KISC (98.1 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVAB (102.9 FM; CLARKSTON, WA; Owner: CLARKSTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KVTY (105.1 FM; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: IDAVEND CO. INC.)
  • KXLY-FM (99.9 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE RADIO, INC.)
  • KEYF-FM (101.1 FM; CHENEY, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZBD (105.7 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Princeton:

  • KUID-TV (Channel 12; MOSCOW, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, STATE OF IDAHO)
  • KWSU-TV (Channel 10; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)

Princeton fatal accident list:

Oct 24, 2014 02:49 PM, Sr-6, Lat: 46.914347, Lon: -116.847294, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 9.3mTotal length
  • $2,696,000Total costs
  • 1,280Total average daily traffic
  • 59Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,920Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Princeton)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Hwy 6 2 Mi E (Lat: 46.916556 Lon: -116.771833), Call Sign: WPCD436,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.110 MHz, 158.310 MHz, Grant Date: 03/29/2023, Expiration Date: 04/23/2033, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Princeton Tower, Off Lester Ln (Lat: 46.905806 Lon: -116.756111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WQPB840,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17965.0 MHz, 17965.0 MHz, 17965.0 MHz, 17965.0 MHz, 17965.0 MHz, 17965.0 MHz, 17965.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+13 more), Grant Date: 01/19/2022, Expiration Date: 03/30/2032, Certifier: Kevin Owen, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KC7DSB, Licensee ID: L00849029, Grant Date: 04/19/2004, Expiration Date: 07/13/2014, Cancellation Date: 07/14/2016, Certifier: Carol M Smith, Registrant: Carol M Smith, 1040 Eyrich Ln, Princeton, ID 83857

  • Call Sign: KC7YKA, Licensee ID: L01456939, Grant Date: 02/01/2019, Expiration Date: 02/01/2029, Certifier: Jenelle M Smith, Registrant: Jenelle M Smith, 1041 Eyrich Road, Princeton, ID 83857

  • Call Sign: KI7RO, Licensee ID: L00712210, Grant Date: 10/03/2023, Expiration Date: 10/03/2033, Certifier: Bert E Smith, Registrant: Bert E Smith, 1041 Eyrich Road, Princeton, ID 83857

  • Call Sign: KD7IDV, Licensee ID: L00215894, Grant Date: 03/08/2000, Expiration Date: 03/08/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2012, Certifier: Kristina D Ownbey, Registrant: Kristina D Ownbey, 42 Princeton, Princeton, ID 83857

  • Call Sign: KE7AHE, Licensee ID: L00838635, Grant Date: 01/10/2014, Expiration Date: 03/29/2024, Certifier: Lowell W Ownbey, Registrant: Lowell W Ownbey, 1037 Eyrich Rd, Princeton, ID 83857

  • Call Sign: KE7AHF, Licensee ID: L00838636, Grant Date: 01/03/2014, Expiration Date: 03/29/2024, Certifier: Audrey G Ownbey, Registrant: Audrey G Ownbey, 1037 Eyrich Rd, Princeton, ID 83857


FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: JACOBSEN JOHN E RV7 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 347E, N347E, N-347E, Serial Number: 72189, Year manufactured: 2011, Airworthiness Date: 03/16/2011, Certificate Issue Date: 01/03/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Rock Creek Iv LLC, 1353 Bear Creek Rd, Princeton, ID 83857
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-14 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4207H, N4207H, N-4207H, Serial Number: 14-10, Year manufactured: 1948, Certificate Issue Date: 08/06/1965
    Registrant (Individual): Duane Gage, 1290 Hatter Creek Rd, Princeton, ID 83857
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-14 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4210H, N4210H, N-4210H, Serial Number: 14-13, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 08/26/1953, Certificate Issue Date: 12/14/1994
    Registrant (Individual): Duane F Gage, 1290 Hatter Creek Rd, Princeton, ID 83857
  • Aircraft: HORD MARLYN J ZENITH CH701 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU EA-81 (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 424Z, N424Z, N-424Z, Serial Number: 7-5668, Year manufactured: 2015, Airworthiness Date: 11/22/2015, Certificate Issue Date: 05/04/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Marlyn J Hord, 1050 Garden Gulch Rd, Princeton, ID 83857
  • Aircraft: GAGE DUANE F AVID FLYER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 5530Y, N5530Y, N-5530Y, Serial Number: 17, Airworthiness Date: 10/02/1984, Certificate Issue Date: 08/08/1984
    Registrant (Individual): Duane F Gage, 1290 Hatter Creek Rd, Princeton, ID 83857
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 7GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 93WK, N93WK, N-93WK, Serial Number: 643-74, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 12/30/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 12/14/2015
    Registrant (LLC): Rock Creek Ii LLC, 1353 Bear Creek Rd, Princeton, ID 83857

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Princeton, ID
  • 83.9%Electricity
  • 16.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Princeton compared to Idaho state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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