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Glenns Ferry, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Gooding County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,443 Population 694/sq mi density
$51,625 Median Income $24,138 per capita
$189,400 Home Value $262,700 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
343 Violent Crime/100K 1,811 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,625 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$189,400 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
343 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Glenns Ferry, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,625
31% below
$24,138 per capita
Home Value
$189,400
33% below
Zillow: $262,700
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
343/100K
10% below
1,811/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Glenns Ferry Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
67%
Rent
62%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
6%
Crime
90%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glenns Ferry a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Glenns Ferry residents earn a median household income of $51,625 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,138. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glenns Ferry is $189,400 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,700. Median rent is $725/month, with 21.0% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Glenns Ferry reports 343 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,811/100K.

Education

11.3% of adults in Glenns Ferry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glenns Ferry has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population1,443
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,625
Per Capita$24,138
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$1,765M
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,400
Rent$725
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$262,700
Housing Units614
Rent Burden21.0%

Crime

F
Violent343/100K
Property1,811/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,157/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,549 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Glenns Ferry was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.