St. Charles, ID

Idaho

St. Charles is a small town in Idaho with a population of 168.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
168 Population 230/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $30,697 per capita
$197,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $197,700
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.7%
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.2%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.7%
169% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

How St. Charles Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population168
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density230/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$30,697
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$296M
Commute20 min

Housing

Home Value$197,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain11.3 in/yr
Elevation5,963 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+97.0%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 10%
Commute20 min
Broadband57.0%
Libraries2

Is St. Charles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Charles receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. St. Charles offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

At 9.7%, unemployment is notably high. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Charles is $197,700, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Charles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches, including 37.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

St. Charles has a population of 168 with a density of 230 people per square mile. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

168
Total Population
230
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.3%
Female 35.7%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Charles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Charles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Charles is N/A. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: St. Charles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$30,697
Avg Weekly Wage$774
IRS Avg AGI$64,673

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg
Establishments (County)282
County GDP$296M

Business (County)

Restaurants18
Healthcare13
Retail29
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,613
25% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Work from Home23.2%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Charles is $197,700, 30% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,700
30% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$898
1 Bedroom$950
2 Bedrooms$1,173
3 Bedrooms$1,619
4 Bedrooms$1,949

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,613
25% below US avg
Effective Rate1.32%
In St. Charles, 30.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.3% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Charles vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.2%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate71.2%
Premature Death7,192/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access56.3%
Healthcare Facilities13

Crime Rates: St. Charles vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

St. Charles has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.3 inches
70% below US avg
Snowfall37.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,963 ft (1,818 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density230/sq mi
Coordinates42.1118°N, 111.3903°W
County FIPS16007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 77.1-point margin. 57.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.5%
D 10.4%

Winner: Republican by 77.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.7%
21% below US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score5.43
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density230/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access57.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants18
Retail Stores29

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Work from Home23.2%

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