Bancroft, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Caribou County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
313 Population 513/sq mi density
$76,719 Median Income $33,176 per capita
$167,400 Home Value $357,077 Zillow
$1,075 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,719 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,400 home value, $1,075/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bancroft, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,719
2% above
$33,176 per capita
Home Value
$167,400
41% below
Zillow: $357,077
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
8% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Bancroft Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bancroft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
102%
Home Value
59%
Rent
92%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bancroft a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bancroft residents earn a median household income of $76,719 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,176. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bancroft is $167,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,077. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Education

8.4% of adults in Bancroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bancroft has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population313
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density513/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,719
Per Capita$33,176
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$1,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,296

Housing

A+
Home Value$167,400
Rent$1,075
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$357,077
Housing Units132
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,912/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain18.2 in/yr
Elevation5,423 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 13%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bancroft was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Pocatello Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.