Idaho
Craigmont is a small town in Idaho with a population of 509. Residents earn $56,818 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Craigmont receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Craigmont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Craigmont is $56,818, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Craigmont is $179,300, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Craigmont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches, including 28.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,818 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,708 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $837 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,869 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 234 |
| County GDP | $223M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,080 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.16% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.0% |
| Census Median | $179,300 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $315,116 |
| Census Median Rent | $970 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.1% |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,080 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.16% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 13,688/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.0 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,743 ft (1,141 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 653/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2417°N, 116.4713°W |
| County FIPS | 16061 |
Winner: Republican by 65 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 653/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.9% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 14 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.0% |