Idaho City, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Boise County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
556 Population 830/sq mi density
$41,111 Median Income $28,584 per capita
$94,500 Home Value $399,873 Zillow
$776 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,111 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,500 home value, $776/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Idaho City, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,111
45% below
$28,584 per capita
Home Value
$94,500
66% below
Zillow: $399,873
Median Rent
$776/mo
33% below
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Idaho City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
34%
Rent
67%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Idaho City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Idaho City residents earn a median household income of $41,111 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,584. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 267 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Idaho City is $94,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $399,873. Median rent is $776/month, with 27.7% 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 1977.

Education

11.0% of adults in Idaho City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Idaho City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population556
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,111
Per Capita$28,584
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$283M
Avg Weekly Wage$777

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,500
Rent$776
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$399,873
Housing Units407
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,447/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,984 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Idaho City was founded in 1862.
The median home in Idaho City was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.