At a Glance
Median Income
$46,429
$24,560 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $529,082
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
16.6% smoking rate
How Jordan Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jordan Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jordan Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jordan Valley residents earn a median household income of $46,429 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,560. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,135 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jordan Valley is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $529,082. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
21.6% of adults in Jordan Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jordan Valley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,429
Per Capita$24,560
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,553M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$529,082
Housing Units106
Rent Burden12.3%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,886/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
Elevation4,514 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Jordan Valley was founded in 1911.
The median home in Jordan Valley was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.