At a Glance
Violent Crime
176/100K
615/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
310 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lost River a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Lost River reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 615/100K.
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 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population51
Median Age76.1 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property615/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,579/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain9.9 in/yr
AQI33 (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%
Broadband11.0%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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