At a Glance
Median Income
$51,042
$20,438 per capita
Home Value
$86,700
Zillow: $321,765
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
57.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
11.5% smoking rate
How Acequia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Acequia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Acequia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Acequia residents earn a median household income of $51,042 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,438. The unemployment rate stands at 17.1% (375% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 786 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Acequia is $86,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,765. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
6.4% of adults in Acequia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
57.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Acequia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population223
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born16.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,042
Per Capita$20,438
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,700
Rent
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$321,765
Housing Units59
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,413/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain9.8 in/yr
Elevation4,166 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+57.1%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute14 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Acequia was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
16.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.