Elk River, Idaho is an unincorporated community in the state of Idaho located about 35 miles east of Coeur d'Alene. The community has a population of 83827 according to the US Census Bureau. Elk River is ranked highly across several categories by bestplaces.net, including a 5th place ranking in terms of cost of living index and a 10th place ranking in terms of crime rate. It also ranks highly for diversity (20th place) and housing (10th place). These rankings indicate that Elk River is an attractive, safe, and reasonably priced location to live. Overall, it scores well on bestplaces rankings, making it an ideal destination for those looking to relocate to Idaho.
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