Tetonia, ID

Idaho

Tetonia is a small town in Idaho with a population of 368. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
368 Population 646/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $35,582 per capita
$336,800 Home Value $878,444 Zillow
$973 Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$336,800 home value, $973/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,125
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $336,800
19% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.0%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $973
16% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population368
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density646/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$35,582
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$653M
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$336,800
Rent$973
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$878,444

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain19.4 in/yr
Elevation6,067 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+83.2%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute31 min
Libraries2

Is Tetonia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tetonia receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Tetonia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tetonia is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tetonia is $336,800, 19% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $973 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Tetonia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Tetonia has a population of 368 with a density of 646 people per square mile. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.7%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

368
Total Population
646
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Tetonia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.1%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.9%
26% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Tetonia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tetonia is $63,125, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Tetonia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,125
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,582
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
IRS Avg AGI$95,870

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)887
County GDP$653M

Business (County)

Restaurants53
Healthcare41
Retail45
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,158
19% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tetonia is $336,800, 19% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $973 (16% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $878,444.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$336,800
19% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$878,444

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$973
16% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,158
19% above US avg
Effective Rate1.23%
In Tetonia, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 17.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tetonia vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.1%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity17.2%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress15.1%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.5%
Checkup Rate72.4%
Premature Death6,837/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access83.1%
Healthcare Facilities41

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Tetonia has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.4 inches
49% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,067 ft (1,849 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density646/sq mi
Coordinates43.8146°N, 111.1587°W
County FIPS16081
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 6.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.9%
D 51.7%

Winner: Democrat by 6.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.0%
23% below US avg
High School+83.2%
School Test Score5.43
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density646/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities41
Restaurants53
Retail Stores45

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Work from Home4.0%

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