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Gooding, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Gooding County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
3,731 Population 2,455/sq mi density
$36,889 Median Income $20,207 per capita
$175,800 Home Value $318,623 Zillow
$869 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
58 Violent Crime/100K 1,302 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$36,889 median income, 8.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$175,800 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Gooding, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,889
51% below
$20,207 per capita
Home Value
$175,800
38% below
Zillow: $318,623
Median Rent
$869/mo
25% below
38.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
85% below
1,302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
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)

Income
49%
Home Value
62%
Rent
75%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
242%
Crime
15%
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.