At a Glance
Median Income
$41,875
$11,808 per capita
Home Value
$109,600
Zillow: $321,765
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
23.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
10.5% smoking rate
How Minidoka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minidoka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minidoka a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minidoka residents earn a median household income of $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,808. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 786 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minidoka is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,765. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
0.0% of adults in Minidoka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
23.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minidoka has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population132
Median Age21.0 yrs
Density1,200/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born32.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,875
Per Capita$11,808
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$1,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,600
Rent
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$321,765
Housing Units49
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,413/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain9.8 in/yr
Elevation4,276 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+23.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Minidoka was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Pocatello Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
32.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.