Idaho · Metropolitan Area
Rockford Bay is a small town in Idaho with a population of 308. Residents earn $125,625 per year, which is 67% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rockford Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rockford Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rockford Bay is $125,625, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Rockford Bay among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Rockford Bay is $981,300, making it a premium housing market at 248% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Rockford Bay is a highly educated community — 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Rockford Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,625 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $92,366 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,075 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,805 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,717 |
| County GDP | $11,539M |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Healthcare | 652 |
| Retail | 635 |
| Manufacturing | 273 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,301 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.44% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 34.4% |
| Census Median | $981,300 |
| 248% above US avg |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,301 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.44% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,562/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 652 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.4 inches |
| 33% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,263 ft (690 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5086°N, 116.8865°W |
| County FIPS | 16055 |
Winner: Republican by 51.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.1% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 652 |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Retail Stores | 635 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 34.4% |