Idaho
Basalt is a small town in Idaho with a population of 511. Residents earn $75,375 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Basalt receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Basalt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Basalt is $75,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Basalt is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Basalt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches, including 14.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,375 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,434 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,220 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,520 |
| County GDP | $2,218M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 118 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,926 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.98% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
| Census Median | $300,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $196 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,025 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,926 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.98% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 118 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.1 inches |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,589 ft (1,399 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,762/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3144°N, 112.1650°W |
| County FIPS | 16011 |
Winner: Republican by 59.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.8% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,762/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 118 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |