Hauser, ID

Idaho · Metropolitan Area

Hauser is a small town in Idaho with a population of 896. Residents earn $67,868 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
896 Population 741/sq mi density
$67,868 Median Income $33,358 per capita
$271,700 Home Value $484,895 Zillow
$917 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,868 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$271,700 home value, $917/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,868
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $271,700
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.6%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $917
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.0%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

How Hauser Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population896
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,868
Per Capita$33,358
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$40,044M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$271,700
Rent$917
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$484,895

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Elevation2,204 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+90.8%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Libraries19

Is Hauser a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hauser receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Hauser offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hauser is $67,868, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hauser is $271,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Hauser experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Hauser has a population of 896 with a density of 741 people per square mile. The median age is 50.6 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.9%), with 3.9% Hispanic.

Population

896
Total Population
741
People / sq mi
50.6yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Hauser vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hauser vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hauser is $67,868, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Hauser vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,868
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,358
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
IRS Avg AGI$83,041

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,669
County GDP$40,044M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,237
Healthcare1,797
Retail1,585
Manufacturing523

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,236
78% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Work from Home24.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Hauser is $271,700, 4% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $917 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $484,895.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$271,700
4% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$484,895

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$120
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$917
21% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$898
1 Bedroom$950
2 Bedrooms$1,173
3 Bedrooms$1,619
4 Bedrooms$1,949

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,236
78% above US avg
Effective Rate2.30%
In Hauser, 32.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 19.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hauser vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.0%
0% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure25.9%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity19.9%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress14.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.5%
Checkup Rate69.9%
Premature Death8,070/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access87.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,797

Crime Rates: Hauser vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)40
FEMA Disasters819

Safety Score

Hauser has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.4 inches
54% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,204 ft (672 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density741/sq mi
Coordinates47.7650°N, 117.0141°W
County FIPS53063
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51%
D 46%

Winner: Republican by 5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.6%
45% below US avg
High School+90.8%
School Test Score5.43
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density741/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities1,797
Restaurants1,237
Retail Stores1,585

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)40
FEMA Disaster Declarations819

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Work from Home24.1%

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