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Surrounded by mountains in the heart of North Idaho’s recreational mecca is where you’ll find Post Falls.
Right on I-90, Post Falls is the perfect getaway to your North Idaho adventure. Waterfront activities
on the Spokane River, fine dining, premium lodging, excellent restaurants, breweries & wineries, along
with golfing and shopping await you. Experience one of our beautiful parks on the river and enjoy the
falls, disc golf, rock climbing and trails.
HISTORY OF POST FALLS MILEAGE TO MAJOR CITIES
Post Falls incorporated in 1891. Coeur d’Alene 8
Post Falls is named after German immigrant Spokane, WA 24
Frederick Post. On June 1, 1871, Frederick Cranbrook, BC 173
Post made a deal with Andrew Seltice, a Missoula, MT 176
prominent Coeur d’Alene Indian leader, to
obtain more than 200 acres of Spokane Seattle, WA 314
River land to start a water powered lumber Portland, OR 378
mill. The purchase of the land is preserved Boise, ID 400
in a pictograph on a granite cliff in Treaty Vancouver, BC 442
Rock Park. In 1902, the mill was destroyed
by fire; the dam was undamaged. In 1905
the mill was rebuilt and resumed operations. CLIMATE
A newly formed Washington Water Power
Company purchased Post’s site and began Post Falls has four distinct seasons, with
making plans to develop a hydroelectric temperatures ranging from the 90’s in mid-
facility. The new hydro plant at Post Falls summer to the low teens during the winter.
would provide power to mines nearly 100 The annual amount of sunshine averages from
miles away via the longest high-voltage about 30% in the winter to approximately
transmission line in the world. The dam 80% in July and August when crystal clear
and hydro plant is now operated by Avista days may linger well into fall for perfect golf
Utilities and is the site of Falls Park, with
observation decks open to the public. and boating weather.
The natural beauty of the surrounding
mountains and the river connecting Post AVERAGES
Falls with Lake Coeur d’Alene expand the
recreation and scenic opportunities. Post Temp Hi 63.5 Low 31.5
Falls has retained the small town look and Snowfall 49 in.
values continuing draw to residents and Rainfall 29 in.
newcomers. Today, the city boasts a steady Growing Season 150 days
growth in population just over 37,000. Elevation Above Sea Level 2,150 ft
Population: 37,186
LOCATION Household Income: $ $50,683
Average House Pricing: $ 174,200
Post Falls is 2,150 feet above sea level and is Most Common Industries: Healthcare
located five miles from the Washington State & Social Assistance (14.4%), Retail Trade
border on I-90. It is 64 miles from the Montana (14.4%), Accomodation & Food Service (9.1%),
border and 120 miles south of the Canadian Manufacturing (8%), Construction (7.9%), Admin./
border. Support & Waste Management(6.1%)