White Bird, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Lewis County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
51 Population 729/sq mi density
$131,300 Home Value $491,004 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

White Bird, ID

At a Glance

Home Value
$131,300
53% below
Zillow: $491,004
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
37.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
26% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How White Bird Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows White Bird's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
47%
Poverty
302%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Bird a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White Bird is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $491,004. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

18.8% of adults in White Bird hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Bird has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population51
Median Age72.3 yrs
Density729/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans25.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$14,714
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$837

Housing

Home Value$131,300
Rent
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$491,004
Housing Units56
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity23.9%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death13,688/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain23.5 in/yr
Elevation1,582 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in White Bird was built in 1980.
40.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.