Lincoln County, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
5,276 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,038 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$206,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$407 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$650 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hailey Urban Area
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

Hailey Urban Area
1
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 25
Feb 1 4 29
Mar 1 1 39
Apr 1 0 46
May 1 0 55
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 0 0 60
Oct 1 1 48
Nov 1 2 35
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ID State Senate District 26, ID State House District 26, ID
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Schools

Richfield School
4 miles, N • 3.2 star
Dietrich School
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
Shoshone Elementary School
13 miles, W • 1.9 star
Shoshone High School
13 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

College of Southern Idaho
33 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Jerome
26 miles, W
North Canyon Medical Center
29 miles, W • 5 star
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
35 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Friedman Memorial Airport
36 miles, N • 1 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
79 miles, SE • 1 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
111 miles, E • 1 star
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