At a Glance
Median Income
$66,075
$57,223 per capita
Median Rent
$966/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
361/100K
2,468/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Star Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Star Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Star Valley 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
Star Valley residents earn a median household income of $66,075 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,223. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Star Valley reports 361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,468/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Star Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Star Valley has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,517
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,075
Per Capita$57,223
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$966
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$486,088
Housing Units1,884
Rent Burden17.8%
Crime
F
Violent361/100K
Property2,468/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,867 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute10 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Star Valley was founded in 2005.
The median home in Star Valley was built in 1998.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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