Idaho
Cambridge is a small town in Idaho with a population of 336. Residents earn $48,250 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cambridge receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cambridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cambridge is $48,250, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cambridge is $234,700, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Cambridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,250 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,207 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $817 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,385 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 369 |
| County GDP | $664M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,984 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.27% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.3% |
| Census Median | $234,700 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,010 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.3% |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,984 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.27% |
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,982/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.4 inches |
| 44% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,659 ft (810 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5717°N, 116.6781°W |
| County FIPS | 16087 |
Winner: Republican by 61.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.8% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.3% |