At a Glance
Median Income
$83,864
$41,254 per capita
Home Value
$311,700
Zillow: $433,289
Median Rent
$920/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
12.0% smoking rate
How Ucon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ucon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ucon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ucon residents earn a median household income of $83,864 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,254. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,707 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ucon is $311,700 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,289. Median rent is $920/month, with 35.8% 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 1972.
Education
21.8% of adults in Ucon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ucon has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,537
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,689/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,864
Per Capita$41,254
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$2,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$814
Housing
A+
Home Value$311,700
Rent$920
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$433,289
Housing Units555
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,017/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
Elevation4,813 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Ucon was founded in 1883.
The median home in Ucon was built in 1972.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.