Soda Springs, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Caribou County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,150 Population 711/sq mi density
$47,480 Median Income $28,108 per capita
$204,800 Home Value $336,068 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 36.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
31 Violent Crime/100K 314 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,480 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$204,800 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Soda Springs, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,480
37% below
$28,108 per capita
Home Value
$204,800
27% below
Zillow: $336,068
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
36.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
92% below
314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Soda Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
73%
Rent
71%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Soda Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Soda Springs residents earn a median household income of $47,480 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,108. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Soda Springs is $204,800 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,068. Median rent is $826/month, with 36.6% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Soda Springs reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 314/100K.

Education

7.1% of adults in Soda Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Soda Springs has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,150
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density711/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,480
Per Capita$28,108
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,296

Housing

A
Home Value$204,800
Rent$826
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$336,068
Housing Units1,369
Rent Burden36.6%

Crime

F
Violent31/100K
Property314/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,912/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation5,816 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 13%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Soda Springs was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Pocatello Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.