At a Glance
Median Income
$36,889
$20,207 per capita
Home Value
$175,800
Zillow: $318,623
Median Rent
$869/mo
38.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
1,302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Gooding Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gooding's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gooding a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gooding residents earn a median household income of $36,889 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,207. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% 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 Gooding is $175,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,623. Median rent is $869/month, with 38.2% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Gooding reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,302/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Gooding hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gooding has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population3,731
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density2,455/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,889
Per Capita$20,207
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$1,765M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
B+
Home Value$175,800
Rent$869
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$318,623
Housing Units1,484
Rent Burden38.2%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property1,302/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary347/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain9.8 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation3,571 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Gooding was founded in 1907.
The median home in Gooding was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.