Gooding, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Gooding County County
Gooding, ID
At a Glance
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)
Is Gooding a Good Place to Live?
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 14.0% (289% 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 $329,988. 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 365 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 966/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches.