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Letha, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Canyon County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
566 Population 1,258/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
230 Violent Crime/100K 1,121 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Letha, ID

At a Glance

Violent Crime
230/100K
39% below
1,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
62.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Letha Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Letha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Letha a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Letha reports 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,121/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Letha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 62.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Letha has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population566
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,258/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,598
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership33.7%
Zillow$448,644
Housing Units99
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent230/100K
Property1,121/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,285 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+62.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Letha was built in 1975.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.