Arimo, ID

Idaho · Metropolitan Area

Arimo is a small town in Idaho with a population of 329. Residents earn $65,208 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
329 Population 658/sq mi density
$65,208 Median Income $33,171 per capita
$202,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,208 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$202,000 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,208
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $202,000
28% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.0%
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.1%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

How Arimo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population329
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density658/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,208
Per Capita$33,171
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$4,410M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain15.5 in/yr
Elevation4,746 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+97.5%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Libraries6

Is Arimo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arimo receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Arimo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Arimo is $65,208, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Arimo is $202,000, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Arimo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches, including 44.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Arimo has a population of 329 with a density of 658 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

329
Total Population
658
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Arimo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Arimo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arimo is $65,208, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Arimo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,208
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,171
Avg Weekly Wage$918
IRS Avg AGI$66,137

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,231
County GDP$4,410M

Business (County)

Restaurants229
Healthcare434
Retail333
Manufacturing61

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,038
15% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Arimo is $202,000, 28% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,000
28% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$232
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$898
1 Bedroom$950
2 Bedrooms$1,173
3 Bedrooms$1,619
4 Bedrooms$1,949

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,038
15% above US avg
Effective Rate2.00%
In Arimo, 33.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Arimo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
3% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity21.3%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.1%
Checkup Rate72.9%
Premature Death9,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access74.2%
Healthcare Facilities434

Crime Rates: Arimo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Arimo has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.5 inches
59% below US avg
Snowfall44.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,746 ft (1,447 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density658/sq mi
Coordinates42.5604°N, 112.1729°W
County FIPS16005
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.9%
D 35.8%

Winner: Republican by 25.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.0%
38% below US avg
High School+97.5%
School Test Score5.43
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density658/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities434
Restaurants229
Retail Stores333

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Work from Home2.8%

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