Bliss, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
252 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$303,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$282 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$667 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gooding County
3
Idaho
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gooding County
2
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 28
Feb 1 3 32
Mar 1 1 41
Apr 1 1 48
May 1 0 57
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 0 0 62
Oct 1 1 50
Nov 1 2 37
Dec 2 4 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ID State Senate District 24, ID State House District 24, ID
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Schools

Bliss School
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Hagerman School
8 miles, S • 1.9 star
Gooding Middle School
11 miles, E • 1.4 star
Gooding High School
11 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

College of Southern Idaho
34 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

North Canyon Medical Center
12 miles, SE • 5 star
St Luke's Jerome
26 miles, SE
St Luke's Elmore Medical Center
40 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Friedman Memorial Airport
52 miles, NE • 1 star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
78 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
119 miles, E • 1 star
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