Gooding County, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
15,740 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,395 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$231,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$390 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$691 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

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 25% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Gooding High School
5 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Gooding Middle School
5 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Gooding Elementary School
5 miles, SE • 2.3 star
North Valley Academy
6 miles, SE • 2.8 star

Colleges

College of Southern Idaho
32 miles, S • 1.4 star

Hospitals

North Canyon Medical Center
7 miles, SE • 5 star
St Luke's Jerome
23 miles, S
St Luke's Elmore Medical Center
45 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

Friedman Memorial Airport
45 miles, NE • 1 star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
82 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
113 miles, SE • 1 star