Letha, ID

Idaho · Metropolitan Area

Letha is a small town in Idaho with a population of 566.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
566 Population 1,258/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $28,598 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.1%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population566
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,258/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$28,598
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,738M
Commute31 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain10.0 in/yr
Elevation2,285 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+62.9%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.0%
Libraries7

Is Letha a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Letha receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Letha offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Letha experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches, including 11.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Letha has a population of 566 with a density of 1,258 people per square mile. The median age is 51.3 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.9%).

Population

566
Total Population
1,258
People / sq mi
51.3yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Letha vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Letha vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Letha is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Letha vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$28,598
Avg Weekly Wage$998
IRS Avg AGI$68,149

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,946
County GDP$11,738M

Business (County)

Restaurants369
Healthcare510
Retail576
Manufacturing259

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,406
3% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.8 min
Work from Home18.1%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied33.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,406
3% below US avg
In Letha, 34.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.1%
6% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.7%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate72.7%
Checkup Rate70.4%
Premature Death7,366/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access76.1%
Healthcare Facilities510

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Safety Score

Letha has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.0 inches
74% below US avg
Snowfall11.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,285 ft (696 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,258/sq mi
Coordinates43.8928°N, 116.6470°W
County FIPS16027
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.6-point margin. 86.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72%
D 25.4%

Winner: Republican by 46.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+62.9%
School Test Score5.43
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,258/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities510
Restaurants369
Retail Stores576

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.8 min
Work from Home18.1%

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