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Shoshone, ID
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Shoshone, ID
At a Glance
How Shoshone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shoshone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shoshone a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shoshone residents earn a median household income of $56,050 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,691. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shoshone is $187,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,517. Median rent is $898/month, with 22.9% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Shoshone reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 799/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Shoshone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shoshone has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.