At a Glance
Median Income
$72,188
$27,245 per capita
Home Value
$249,500
Zillow: $380,971
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
15.6% smoking rate
How Parker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parker a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parker residents earn a median household income of $72,188 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,245. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,707 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parker is $249,500 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,971. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 14.6% 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 1944.
Education
9.8% of adults in Parker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parker has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population643
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,837/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$72,188
Per Capita$27,245
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$2,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$814
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,500
Rent$1,135
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$380,971
Housing Units169
Rent Burden14.6%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,017/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
Elevation4,925 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 16%
Commute50 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Parker was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.