Minidoka County, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
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
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
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
21,922 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,060 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$235,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$407 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$733 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Burley Urban Area
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

Burley Urban Area
3
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 26
Feb 1 3 30
Mar 1 1 39
Apr 1 1 46
May 1 0 54
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 0 0 59
Oct 1 0 47
Nov 1 2 35
Dec 1 5 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ID State Senate District 27, ID State House District 27, ID
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Schools

Acequia Elementary School
13 miles, S • 2.8 star
Rupert Elementary School
16 miles, SW • 2.8 star
East Minico Middle School
16 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Preschool Center
16 miles, SW
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Colleges

College of Southern Idaho
46 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Minidoka Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Cassia Regional Hospital
24 miles, SW • 3.2 star
St Luke's Jerome
45 miles, W
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Airports

Pocatello Regional Airport
53 miles, E • 1 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
56 miles, N • 1 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
91 miles, E • 1 star
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