Craigmont, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Lewis County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
509 Population 653/sq mi density
$56,818 Median Income $29,708 per capita
$179,300 Home Value $322,314 Zillow
$970 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,818 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$179,300 home value, $970/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Craigmont, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,818
24% below
$29,708 per capita
Home Value
$179,300
36% below
Zillow: $322,314
Median Rent
$970/mo
17% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Craigmont Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
64%
Rent
83%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Craigmont a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Craigmont residents earn a median household income of $56,818 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,708. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Craigmont is $179,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,314. Median rent is $970/month, with 22.1% 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 1952.

Education

17.2% of adults in Craigmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Craigmont has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population509
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density653/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,818
Per Capita$29,708
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$837

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,300
Rent$970
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$322,314
Housing Units256
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,688/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
Elevation3,743 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Craigmont was built in 1952.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.