At a Glance
Median Income
$43,224
$20,981 per capita
Home Value
$165,600
Zillow: $404,416
Median Rent
$828/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.7% smoking rate
How Council Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Council's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Council a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Council residents earn a median household income of $43,224 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,981. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% 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 Council is $165,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $404,416. Median rent is $828/month, with 28.8% 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 1974.
Education
14.7% of adults in Council hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Council has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population824
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density777/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,224
Per Capita$20,981
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$205M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,600
Rent$828
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$404,416
Housing Units392
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
Elevation2,938 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute15 min
Broadband68.9%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Council was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.