PlummerID
A town of 1,162. Public schools that outperform most of Idaho.
What makes Plummer stand out
The 3 things Plummer does most differently from other towns.
1,162 people, and everyone knows the way
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Plummer’s report card
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Local news
All →- Lakeside vs Away - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- Game Teaser: Varsity Football Lapwai High School vs. Lakeside Jr Sr High SchoolNFHS Network · Sep 16
- Middle School Football Lakeside Jr Sr High School - 09/12/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 12
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Plummer. Another town gets a different order.
Plummer’s public schools outperform 2% of Idaho districts
The public schools Plummer’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 98% of Idaho’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Elementary School | PK–5 | 146 | D− |
| Lakeside Middle School | 6–8 | 62 | D− |
| Lakeside High School | 9–12 | 125 | C− |
About one in seven working residents works right in Plummer
Most working residents leave Plummer for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are St. Maries (20%), Coeur d'Alene (8%) and Boise City (3%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Plummer beats the Idaho average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
| What stands out | Plummer | ID |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 21.4% | 12.8% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 12.1% | 7.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 10.6% | 6.6% |
A typical Plummer home is worth about $323K
The typical Plummer home is worth about $323,000, about the same as a year ago, 33% below the Idaho typical home.
Typical home value
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Plummer has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 56 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Plummer
Plummer's reported crime rate is above Idaho's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
0% of Plummer is conserved land
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Plummer Recreation Field | 0.2 mi | 3 |
| 2. Plummer Community Center | — | 2 |
| 3. Farmer's Market | — | 1 |
Every workday, about 584 people come to Plummer for work
Where Plummer’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Plummer
City in Idaho, United States
Plummer is a city in Benewah County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,015 at the 2020 census, down from 1,044 in 2010. It is the largest city within the Coeur d'Alene Reservation, and is accessed by U.S. Route 95, the state's primary north–south highway.
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- Population
- 1,015
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,743 ft
- ZIP code
- 83851
- Area code
- 208