Elk River
City in Latah County, Idaho
Elk River is a city in Latah County, Idaho, with 139 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,854 ft (870 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bovill, 11.3 miles NW.
- 139residents (2020 Census)
- 2,854 ftelevation · 870 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 957 / sq mipopulation density
- 83827ZIP code
About Elk River
Elk River is a city in the northwestern United States in Clearwater County, Idaho. The population was 139 at the 2020 census, up from 125 in 2010. It is accessed from State Highway 8 from Bovill, to the west in adjacent Latah County. Formerly the site of a Potlatch sawmill, it was phased out after several decades during the 1930s.
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Living in Elk River
- Median household income
- $54,904
- Median home value
- $225,000
- Median age
- 59.8
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Elk River had 139 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 139 |
|---|---|
| Density | 957 per sq mi (370 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elk River at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Latah County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 139 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.15 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,854 ft (870 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7830° N, 116.1811° W |
| ZIP code | 83827 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1625120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elk River
- Bovill11.3 mi NW
- Deary17.8 mi W
- Orofino20.9 mi S
- Peck24.3 mi SW
- Fernwood24.9 mi NW
- Kendrick25.6 mi SW
- Pierce26.7 mi SE
- Troy28.2 mi W
- Juliaetta28.8 mi SW
- Weippe30.2 mi SE
- Princeton31.9 mi W
- Onaway34.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elk River
What county is Elk River in?
Elk River is in Latah County, Idaho.
What is the population of Elk River, ID?
139 people lived in Elk River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elk River, ID?
The ZIP code of Elk River is 83827.
What is the elevation of Elk River?
2,854 feet (870 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elk River?
Bovill (11.3 mi), Deary (17.8 mi), Orofino (20.9 mi), Peck (24.3 mi), Fernwood (24.9 mi).
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