Menan, ID

Idaho

Menan is a small town in Idaho with a population of 863. Residents earn $70,417 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
863 Population 838/sq mi density
$70,417 Median Income $30,626 per capita
$249,300 Home Value $403,757 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$249,300 home value, $1,313/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,417
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $249,300
12% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.9%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,313
13% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.7%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

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

People

Population863
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density838/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,417
Per Capita$30,626
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$2,007M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$249,300
Rent$1,313
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$403,757

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.4%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation4,805 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+92.2%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 16%
Commute25 min
Libraries4

Is Menan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Menan receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Menan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Menan is $70,417, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Menan is $249,300, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Menan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Menan has a population of 863 with a density of 838 people per square mile. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.6%), with 5% Hispanic.

Population

863
Total Population
838
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Menan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.9%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.1%
10% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Menan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Menan is $70,417, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Menan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,417
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,626
Avg Weekly Wage$814
IRS Avg AGI$58,276

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,707
County GDP$2,007M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare138
Retail157
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,660
5% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Work from Home3.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Menan is $249,300, 12% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,313 (13% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $403,757.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,300
12% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$403,757

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,313
13% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,660
5% above US avg
Effective Rate1.47%
In Menan, 33.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.4% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.7%
5% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.2%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.3%
Checkup Rate71.4%
Premature Death5,017/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access89.8%
Healthcare Facilities138

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Menan has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.5 inches
65% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,805 ft (1,465 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density838/sq mi
Coordinates43.7218°N, 111.9924°W
County FIPS16065
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 64.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.2%
D 15.9%

Winner: Republican by 64.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.9%
29% below US avg
High School+92.2%
School Test Score5.43
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density838/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities138
Restaurants83
Retail Stores157

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Work from Home3.7%

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