Idaho
Ponderay is a small town in Idaho with a population of 1,456. Residents earn $50,119 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ponderay receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ponderay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Ponderay is $50,119, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ponderay is $391,700, 39% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $988 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Ponderay is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 13,496 per 100,000, 589% above the national average.
9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Ponderay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches, including 62.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,119 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,618 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $995 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,752 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,496 |
| County GDP | $2,546M |
| Restaurants | 144 |
| Healthcare | 179 |
| Retail | 202 |
| Manufacturing | 80 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,433 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.13% |
| Commute Time | 10.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $391,700 |
| 39% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $355 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $988 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 30.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,433 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.13% |
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,636/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 179 |
| Total Violent | 90.6/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 90.6/100K |
| Total Property | 13,496.4/100K |
| 589% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 5,978.3/100K |
| Theft | 7,518.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 90.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 62.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,132 ft (650 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3048°N, 116.5366°W |
| County FIPS | 16017 |
Winner: Republican by 46.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.4% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 179 |
| Restaurants | 144 |
| Retail Stores | 202 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 10.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |