Lost River, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Butte County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

51 Population 6/sq mi density

43°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lost River, ID

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

23.4%

31% below

93.6% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

31.2%

3% below

13.7% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

43°F

How Lost River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

Bachelor's

69%

Unemployment

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

Is Lost River a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

23.4% of adults in Lost River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lost River has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population51

Median Age76.1 yrs

Density6/mi²

Male / Female71% / 29%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans51.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$28,059

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$1,870M

Avg Weekly Wage$2,218

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$313,546

Housing Units38

Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity31.2%

Diabetes8.8%

Smoking13.7%

Heart Disease5.7%

Premature Death12,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F

Rain15.5 in/yr

AQI42 (Good)

Elevation6,472 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+23.4%

High School+93.6%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 12%

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed63 Mbps

EV Stations2

Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lost River was built in 1949.

44.0% work from home.

The nearest airport is Pocatello Regional (75 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

56.0% of the population has a disability.

The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.