At a Glance
Median Income
$87,658
$69,907 per capita
Home Value
$756,200
Zillow: $1,553,251
Median Rent
$1,190/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
422/100K
668/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.2%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.8%
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Ketchum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ketchum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ketchum a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ketchum residents earn a median household income of $87,658 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,907. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 79 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ketchum is $756,200 , 168% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,553,251. Median rent is $1,190/month, with 26.3% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Ketchum reports 422 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 668/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.2% of adults in Ketchum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ketchum has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population3,551
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density1,106/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,658
Per Capita$69,907
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$118M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
D
Home Value$756,200
Rent$1,190
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$1,553,251
Housing Units4,096
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent422/100K
Property668/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault387/100K
Burglary106/100K
Health
Obesity20.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain17.3 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation5,850 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.2%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 21%
Commute14 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Ketchum was founded in 1880.
The median home in Ketchum was built in 1982.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.