At a Glance
Median Income
$56,050
$24,691 per capita
Home Value
$187,800
Zillow: $309,262
Median Rent
$898/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
13.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shoshone a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 8.6% (139% 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 $309,262. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,985
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,697/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born18.5%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,050
Per Capita$24,691
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$397M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,800
Rent$898
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$309,262
Housing Units665
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain10.5 in/yr
Elevation3,969 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 20%
Commute38 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Shoshone was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
18.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.