At a Glance
Median Income
$70,972
$47,525 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $254,828
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Spencer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spencer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spencer a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spencer residents earn a median household income of $70,972 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,525. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 49 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spencer is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,828. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
0.0% of adults in Spencer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spencer has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population28
Median Age66.5 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born32.1%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,972
Per Capita$47,525
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$57M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$254,828
Housing Units46
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
Elevation5,876 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Broadband52.6%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Spencer was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.331 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
32.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.