About Post Falls
Post Falls is a rapidly developing small town in Idaho, on the shores of Spokane River. The city is named after Fredrick Post, a German immigrant, who build a sawmill in 1871 and later a Dam which existed until the later half of the 20th century. The most historical artifact is the treaty signed by Fredrick Post with the Indians, which is still on display at the Falls Park.
Population Growth
According to the US census data, the population of Post Falls was 17,000 inhabitants in 2000 that surged up to 24,000 by 2006. Most of the population consisted of Whites which constituted 96 percent of the total population. The city is only half an hour drive from the International airport at Spokane. The population increase is partially due to the economic developments initiated by a T-Mobile facility, Cabela super store and the local giant Buck Knives.
Temperature & Climate
Favorable temperatures make Post Falls and Idaho one of the most spectacular grounds for living and outdoor recreation. Post Falls enjoys four different seasons. The temperature ranges from a consistent 80 Fahrenheit in summer to 30 degrees in the winter months. Even in winter season, there is a 35 percent sunshine which extends to almost 80 percent during summer extremes. The average snow is 163 inches with 45 inches of rainfall. The humidity is consistently around 46 percent and there are 176 sunny days in a year.
Recreation
Post Falls and northern Idaho has a lot to offer to the visitor. It has the famous Stateline Stadium speedway where you can watch stock car racing. If you don’t want to watch but drive it yourself, do it at the Demolition Derby Competitive Edge racing School, where anyone can test drive a real stockcar. Just a short drive away, kids may also take a ride on a rollercoaster at the Silverwood Theme Park or take a dip at the Boulder Beach Water Park. A tribal Casino offers adults a chance to taste the music of slot machines.
Don’t forget to ride the world’s longest Gondola Ride at Silver Mountain. For climbing enthusiasts, the most famous is the Centennial trial that can be reached from Coeur d’Alene, only 10 minutes away. Picnic facilities, stocked fish ponds and picturesque views of the narrow Canyon at the Dam are all for the taking at Post Falls. For avid climbers Q’emlin Park offer naturally steep walls. Nearby attractions include Idaho’s three grandest lakes Priest, Pend Oreille and Coeur d’Alene. These offer everything from a cruise to every imaginable water sports activity.
Demographics & Real Estate
The average household income is around $45,000 in 2008. The median age is 32 years. Due to great number of people moving to settle in the town after 1993, the real estate prices have hiked accordingly. Now the average house is nearly $200,000. After the first quarter of 2005, when there were around 600 homes sold, the figure has consistently come down and now stands at only 150 in the second quarter of 2008. The future job growth of Post Falls is a staggering 49.9 percent with unemployment of only 3.4 percent. More than 88 percent of the population is a high school graduate.
There are over 8 lodgings with an established brand and a couple of good bed and breakfast establishments. Numerous cafes offer diverse menu choices and more than 30 restaurants serve everything from an Italian, European to a Continental dish. Post Falls has three excellent 18 holes golf courses in the city that provide complete facilities and an amazing mountain vista with a canyon backdrop.