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Elk City, ID

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Population
202
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
4,012 ft
Median Home Value
$354,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,103
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Elk City

Elk City is tucked deep in the mountains of north-central Idaho, surrounded by the evergreen woods of the Nez Perce National Forest. Sitting at an elevation of about 4,000 feet, the small settlement marks the end of State Highway 14 as it winds along the scenic South Fork of the Clearwater River. With fewer than 200 residents, it provides a quiet, secluded mountain setting surrounded by untamed wilderness.

Elk City Stage, January 1909 Stites, Idaho (49904137348)

Gold prospectors first settled the area in the 1860s, and that frontier heritage is still visible throughout the valley. Today, Elk City serves as a peaceful gateway to the backcountry. Daily life here revolves around the outdoors, offering year-round access to hunting, fishing, trail riding, and snowmobiling for anyone looking for space, fresh air, and a close-knit, self-reliant community.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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