Filer, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Twin Falls County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,837 Population 1,930/sq mi density
$53,508 Median Income $23,404 per capita
$224,400 Home Value $417,788 Zillow
$1,127 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
181 Violent Crime/100K 434 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,508 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$224,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Filer, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,508
29% below
$23,404 per capita
Home Value
$224,400
20% below
Zillow: $417,788
Median Rent
$1,127/mo
3% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
52% below
434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
2% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Filer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
80%
Rent
97%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Filer a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Filer residents earn a median household income of $53,508 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,404. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 238 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Filer is $224,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,788. Median rent is $1,127/month, with 29.5% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Filer reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 434/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Filer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Filer has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Data Overview

People

Population2,837
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,930/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,508
Per Capita$23,404
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$5,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A
Home Value$224,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$417,788
Housing Units1,084
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent181/100K
Property434/100K

Health

Obesity31.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation3,784 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Filer was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 238 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.