Mullan, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Shoshone County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
758 Population 913/sq mi density
$51,094 Median Income $35,750 per capita
$169,000 Home Value $216,314 Zillow
$936 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,094 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $936/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Mullan, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,094
32% below
$35,750 per capita
Home Value
$169,000
40% below
Zillow: $216,314
Median Rent
$936/mo
20% below
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Mullan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
60%
Rent
80%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mullan a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Mullan residents earn a median household income of $51,094 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,750. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mullan is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,314. Median rent is $936/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

14.8% of adults in Mullan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mullan has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population758
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density913/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,094
Per Capita$35,750
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$936
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$216,314
Housing Units419
Rent Burden22.0%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,528/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation3,306 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute33 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Mullan was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.