Juliaetta, ID

Idaho · Metropolitan Area

Juliaetta is a small town in Idaho with a population of 586. Residents earn $54,821 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
586 Population 837/sq mi density
$54,821 Median Income $36,085 per capita
$252,100 Home Value $334,894 Zillow
$646 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,821 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$252,100 home value, $646/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,821
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $252,100
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $646
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.2%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

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

People

Population586
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density837/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,821
Per Capita$36,085
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$3,075M
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$252,100
Rent$646
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$334,894
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Elevation1,066 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+93.1%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.9%
Libraries4

Is Juliaetta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Juliaetta receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Juliaetta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Juliaetta is $54,821, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Juliaetta is $252,100, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Juliaetta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches, including 50.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Juliaetta has a population of 586 with a density of 837 people per square mile. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%), with 5.6% Hispanic.

Population

586
Total Population
837
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44%
Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

Juliaetta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Juliaetta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Juliaetta is $54,821, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Juliaetta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,821
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,085
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
IRS Avg AGI$69,329

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,530
County GDP$3,075M

Business (County)

Restaurants103
Healthcare159
Retail177
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,559
30% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.6 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Juliaetta is $252,100, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $646 (44% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $334,894.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$252,100
11% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$334,894

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$646
44% below US avg
Rent Burden22.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,559
30% above US avg
Effective Rate1.81%
In Juliaetta, 30.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.0% report depression. 17.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.2%
6% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity17.9%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Checkup Rate72.1%
Premature Death10,019/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access72.4%
Healthcare Facilities159

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Juliaetta has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.8 inches
27% below US avg
Snowfall50.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density837/sq mi
Coordinates46.5747°N, 116.7081°W
County FIPS16069
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.6-point margin. 84.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.1%
D 29.5%

Winner: Republican by 38.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.6%
54% below US avg
High School+93.1%
School Test Score5.43
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density837/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.9%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities159
Restaurants103
Retail Stores177

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.6 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

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