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Riggins, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Adams County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
236 Population 590/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $32,497 per capita
$347,300 Home Value $332,404 Zillow
$667 Median Rent 41.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 1,476 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 5.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$347,300 home value, $667/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Riggins, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$32,497 per capita
Home Value
$347,300
23% above
Zillow: $332,404
Median Rent
$667/mo
43% below
41.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
1,476/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Riggins Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
123%
Rent
57%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riggins a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riggins residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,497. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 211 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riggins is $347,300 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,404. Median rent is $667/month, with 41.9% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Riggins reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,476/100K.

Education

14.6% of adults in Riggins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riggins has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population236
Median Age65.0 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$32,497
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$205M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095

Housing

C+
Home Value$347,300
Rent$667
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$332,404
Housing Units262
Rent Burden41.9%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property1,476/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,397/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation1,820 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband65.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Riggins was built in 1976.
35.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (99 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.