At a Glance
Median Income
$73,698
$31,248 per capita
Home Value
$271,800
Zillow: $366,720
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
1,200/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
16.1% smoking rate
How Box Elder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Box Elder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Box Elder a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Box Elder residents earn a median household income of $73,698 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,248. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Box Elder is $271,800 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,720. Median rent is $1,354/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Box Elder reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,200/100K.
Education
29.8% of adults in Box Elder hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Box Elder has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,457
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density840/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans22.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,698
Per Capita$31,248
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,800
Rent$1,354
Ownership48.7%
Zillow$366,720
Housing Units4,606
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent350/100K
Property1,200/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
Elevation3,042 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Box Elder was founded in 1907.
The median home in Box Elder was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.