Dietrich, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Lincoln County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
357 Population 1,116/sq mi density
$71,667 Median Income $23,568 per capita
$192,500 Home Value $292,517 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,667 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,500 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dietrich, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,667
5% below
$23,568 per capita
Home Value
$192,500
32% below
Zillow: $292,517
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Dietrich Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
68%
Rent
90%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dietrich a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dietrich residents earn a median household income of $71,667 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,568. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dietrich is $192,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,517. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 35.0% 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 1992.

Education

17.0% of adults in Dietrich hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dietrich has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population357
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density1,116/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,667
Per Capita$23,568
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$397M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,500
Rent$1,042
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$292,517
Housing Units99
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,321/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain10.5 in/yr
Elevation4,130 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 20%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Dietrich was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
14.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.