Inkom, ID

Idaho · Metropolitan Area

Inkom is a small town in Idaho with a population of 810. Residents earn $81,528 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
810 Population 844/sq mi density
$81,528 Median Income $30,904 per capita
$250,500 Home Value $474,842 Zillow
$1,036 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,528 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,500 home value, $1,036/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,528
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,500
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.8%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,036
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.9%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population810
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,528
Per Capita$30,904
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,410M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,500
Rent$1,036
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$474,842

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation4,549 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+88.4%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Libraries6

Is Inkom a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Inkom receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Inkom stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Inkom is $81,528, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Inkom is $250,500, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,036 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Inkom experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches, including 63.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Inkom has a population of 810 with a density of 844 people per square mile. The median age is 34.7 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.2%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

810
Total Population
844
People / sq mi
34.7yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Inkom vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Inkom vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Inkom is $81,528, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Inkom vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,528
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$30,904
Avg Weekly Wage$918
IRS Avg AGI$66,137

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,231
County GDP$4,410M

Business (County)

Restaurants229
Healthcare434
Retail333
Manufacturing61

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,038
15% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Work from Home17.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Inkom is $250,500, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,036 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $474,842.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,500
11% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$474,842
Median List Price$510,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$510,000
$/Sq Ft$189
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops40.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,036
11% 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-Occupied89.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,038
15% above US avg
Effective Rate1.61%
In Inkom, 30.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.3% report depression. 18.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.9%
4% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
Asthma11.1%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity18.2%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Checkup Rate73.7%
Premature Death9,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access74.2%
Healthcare Facilities434

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Inkom has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.5 inches
65% below US avg
Snowfall63.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,549 ft (1,387 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density844/sq mi
Coordinates42.7965°N, 112.2546°W
County FIPS16005
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.9%
D 35.8%

Winner: Republican by 25.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.8%
47% below US avg
High School+88.4%
School Test Score5.43
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density844/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities434
Restaurants229
Retail Stores333

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Work from Home17.3%

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