Athol Idaho Tour | where cops go to retire in North Idaho

If you’ve ever wondered where “salty old cops” and other first responders go to find peace, space, and people who get them, point your compass to Athol, Idaho. Tucked in northern Kootenai County, Athol blends rural elbow room with a tightly knit, mission-minded community. In this guide—based on our on-the-ground video tour—you’ll learn what it’s like to live here: drive times, outdoor recreation, neighborhoods and lots, shopping and services, schools, safety, seasons, and the unique history that gives this small town its big-hearted vibe.