Council, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
824 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,224 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$165,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$351 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$634 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Adams County
2
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

Adams County
2
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 24
Feb 2 12 27
Mar 2 6 36
Apr 2 2 43
May 2 0 51
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 1 45
Nov 2 11 33
Dec 3 21 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ID State Senate District 7, ID State House District 7, ID
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Schools

Council Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Council Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Cambridge Middle/High School
16 miles, W • 2.8 star
Cambridge Elementary School
16 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Treasure Valley Community College
56 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Boise Bible College
75 miles, S • 1.4 star
The College of Idaho
76 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's McCall
20 miles, E • 4.1 star
Weiser Memorial Hospital
42 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
82 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
117 miles, N • 1 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
136 miles, SE • 1 star
Tri-Cities Airport
168 miles, NW • 1 star
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