Lost River, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
51 332.4M (US)
Median Age
76.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,063 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
29.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$250,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$339 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$499 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
23.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Custer County
1
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

Custer County
2
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 16 18
Feb 1 11 22
Mar 1 7 32
Apr 1 3 42
May 1 0 50
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 1 43
Nov 1 10 29
Dec 1 20 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ID State Senate District 8, ID State House District 8, ID
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Schools

Mackay Elementary School
15 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Mackay Jr/Sr High School
15 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Butte County Middle/High School
17 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Butte County Middle School
17 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Elevate Salon Institute-Chubbuck
79 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Bingham Memorial Hospital
73 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Friedman Memorial Airport
35 miles, W • 1 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
75 miles, S • 1 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
79 miles, SE • 1 star
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