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Bliss, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Gooding County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
252 Population 341/sq mi density
$67,250 Median Income $25,634 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
473 Violent Crime/100K 355 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$67,250 median income, 10.6% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
473 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bliss, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,250
11% below
$25,634 per capita
Violent Crime
473/100K
24% above
355/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Bliss Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
294%
Crime
124%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bliss a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bliss residents earn a median household income of $67,250 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,634. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Bliss reports 473 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 355/100K.

Education

8.0% of adults in Bliss hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bliss has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population252
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,250
Per Capita$25,634
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,765M
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$491,114
Housing Units128
Rent Burden22.3%

Crime

F
Violent473/100K
Property355/100K

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,157/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain9.8 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation3,281 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bliss was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.