Georgetown, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Bear Lake County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
735 Population 1,081/sq mi density
$68,438 Median Income $34,066 per capita
$180,800 Home Value $282,861 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,438 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,800 home value, $1,025/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Georgetown, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,438
9% below
$34,066 per capita
Home Value
$180,800
36% below
Zillow: $282,861
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Georgetown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
64%
Rent
88%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Georgetown residents earn a median household income of $68,438 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,066. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 282 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Georgetown is $180,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,861. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 14.2% 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 1962.

Education

20.3% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population735
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,081/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,438
Per Capita$34,066
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$296M
Avg Weekly Wage$774

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,800
Rent$1,025
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$282,861
Housing Units210
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,192/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain17.9 in/yr
Elevation6,039 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 10%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Georgetown was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Pocatello Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.