Coeur d'Alene is the county seatand largest city of Kootenai County, Idaho.
Coeur d'Alene, honored as an "All-America City",
sits on the north shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene in Kootenai County surrounded by the forested slopes of the foothills to the Rockies. The city center and lake attractions are within easy walking distance of one another.
Coeur d'Alene is a special community. It has been blessed with natural beauty that most people can only dream about.Whether you enjoy lakes or mountains in the great outdoors or world-class amenities in a friendly indoor environment, Coeur d'Alene has a lot to offer.
Coeur d'Alene offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for individuals, families, and groups alike. Within Kootenai County there are 87 parks and campgrounds, 47 hiking trails, fishing, swimming, hiking, golfing, horseback riding, softball, tennis, amusement parks, ski resorts and, of course, spectacular scenery at every turn.
The Coeur d'Alene area boasts three ski resorts. Silver Mountain in Kellogg has two peaks, 50 runs and 2,200 vertical feet of fun, and the world's longest gondola. Lookout Ski area in Mullan is also nearby for alpine exploring.
Home of the World's Only Floating Green......The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on the shores of beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene in North Idaho. Opening in 1991 to unprecedented reviews and awards, The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course established itself as a premier destination golf course debuting as the #11 resort golf course in the nation, while unveiling an extraordinary #1 ranking in the category of "Beauty and Esthetics" by Golf Digest.
The Coeur d'Alene Resort has been christened "America's Greatest Golf Experience" based on amenities both seen and unseen, that golfers enjoy at this Northwest Gem.
Located less than 15 minutes from Coeur d’Alene, the Coeur d’Alene Casino is a favorite place for vacationers and many locals to go for an evening. During the summer, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe also sells fireworks near the Coeur d’Alene Casino, which is a major draw for local Idaho residents and anyone visiting Coeur d’Alene during the summer months.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $158,700
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 41,328. Coeur d Alene covers 13.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 2,187 feet above sea level.
Climate
Coeur D'Alene, ID climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 83.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 22.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Coeur D'Alene is 26.07 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 3.46 Inches.
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The city center and lake attractions are within easy walking distance of one another.