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Wendell, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Gooding County County
Wendell, ID
At a Glance
How Wendell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wendell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wendell a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wendell residents earn a median household income of $54,850 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,168. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wendell is $209,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,156. Median rent is $783/month, with 19.2% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Wendell reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 776/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Wendell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 61.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wendell has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.