Declo, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Cassia County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
514 Population 1,836/sq mi density
$46,780 Median Income $28,762 per capita
$218,200 Home Value $463,068 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,780 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$218,200 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Declo, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,780
38% below
$28,762 per capita
Home Value
$218,200
23% below
Zillow: $463,068
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
9% below
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Declo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
77%
Rent
91%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Declo 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

Declo residents earn a median household income of $46,780 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,762. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,135 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Declo is $218,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,068. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 26.1% 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 1961.

Education

17.1% of adults in Declo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Declo has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population514
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,836/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,780
Per Capita$28,762
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$2,637M
Avg Weekly Wage$957

Housing

A
Home Value$218,200
Rent$1,063
Ownership38.0%
Zillow$463,068
Housing Units217
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
Elevation4,211 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 14%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Declo was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.