The Town FilesClark Fork, Idaho
City in Bonner County · population 513 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $251,700
- Household income
- $63,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 84 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 40.1
Clark Fork is a city of 513 people in Bonner County, Idaho. The median home is worth $251,700, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks quieter than 99% of Idaho towns, better for retirees than 97% of Idaho towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Idaho towns.
How Clark Fork ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clark Fork is worth $251,700, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $63,813, which is more affordable than 72% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,065 a month. 56.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clark Fork | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,700 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,065 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $63,813 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 56.1% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Clark Fork
| People | Clark Fork | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.3% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.4% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 12.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.7% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 17.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.2% | 91.2% |
Weather in Clark Fork
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 24.1°F. About 30.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 84.3 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Clark Fork since 1950.
Severe weather in Bonner County since 1996
Bonner County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4917: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 7, 2026 | Straight-Line Winds | DR-4905: Straight-Line Winds |
| August 15, 2025 | Fire | FM-5607: Sunset Fire |
| March 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4589: Straight-Line Winds |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Bonner County
Bonner County had 15,970 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,761 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Clark Fork itself the ACS puts it at 12.6%.
Public schools in Clark Fork
1 public school with 129 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARK FORK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 129 | 16.1 |
Towns near Clark Fork
- Kootenai, ID19.5 mi · 941 people · home $370,800
- Ponderay, ID19.9 mi · 1,289 people · home $436,700
- Sandpoint, ID20.1 mi · 8,639 people · home $465,600
- Dover, ID21.5 mi · 752 people · home $719,100
- Troy, MT25.2 mi · 797 people · home $257,600
- Athol, ID28.3 mi · 709 people · home $367,700
Clark Fork questions
Is Clark Fork, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clark Fork scores better for retirees than 97% of Idaho towns and quieter than 99%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Clark Fork?
The median owner-occupied home in Clark Fork is valued at $251,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,813, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,065 a month.
What is the weather like in Clark Fork?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.7 inches of precipitation a year and 84.3 inches of snow.
Does Clark Fork get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Clark Fork in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)