At a Glance
Median Income
$50,671
$23,631 per capita
Home Value
$350,000
Zillow: $430,432
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.9% smoking rate
How Cascade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cascade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cascade 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
Cascade residents earn a median household income of $50,671 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,631. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 211 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cascade is $350,000 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,432. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 51.0% 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 1975.
Education
32.8% of adults in Cascade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cascade has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population978
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans18.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,671
Per Capita$23,631
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$205M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
C+
Home Value$350,000
Rent$1,065
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$430,432
Housing Units803
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain23.8 in/yr
Elevation4,818 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cascade was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.