At a Glance
Median Income
$67,250
$25,634 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
11.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bliss a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
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 15.6% (333% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population252
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born21.8%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,250
Per Capita$25,634
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,765M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$507,381
Housing Units128
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain9.8 in/yr
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.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
21.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.