Letha, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Canyon County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
566 Population 1,258/sq mi density
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

Letha, ID

At a Glance

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

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Letha a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population566
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,258/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI36 (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
Broadband93.0%
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.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.