Carey, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Blaine County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,197 Population 347/sq mi density
$50,938 Median Income $22,118 per capita
$209,200 Home Value $515,040 Zillow
$964 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$209,200 home value, $964/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Carey, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,938
32% below
$22,118 per capita
Home Value
$209,200
26% below
Zillow: $515,040
Median Rent
$964/mo
17% below
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Carey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
74%
Rent
83%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carey a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carey residents earn a median household income of $50,938 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,118. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,272 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carey is $209,200 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $515,040. Median rent is $964/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Education

19.2% of adults in Carey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carey has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population1,197
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born29.5%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,938
Per Capita$22,118
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$2,519M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,168

Housing

A
Home Value$209,200
Rent$964
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$515,040
Housing Units295
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death4,707/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain13.0 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation4,785 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 64%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Carey was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
29.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.