Firth, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Bingham County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
381 Population 657/sq mi density
$49,167 Median Income $24,757 per capita
$197,900 Home Value $421,576 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$197,900 home value, $718/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Firth, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,167
35% below
$24,757 per capita
Home Value
$197,900
30% below
Zillow: $421,576
Median Rent
$718/mo
38% below
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Firth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
70%
Rent
62%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Firth a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Firth residents earn a median household income of $49,167 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,757. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,520 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Firth is $197,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $421,576. Median rent is $718/month, with 34.2% 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 1973.

Education

17.4% of adults in Firth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Firth has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population381
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,167
Per Capita$24,757
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$2,218M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A
Home Value$197,900
Rent$718
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$421,576
Housing Units187
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,872/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
Elevation4,567 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband70.5%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Firth was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.