Owyhee County, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
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
12,284 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,773 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$281,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$399 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$549 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Boise City Metro 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

Boise City Metro Area
4
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 30
Feb 1 2 35
Mar 1 1 43
Apr 1 0 49
May 1 0 57
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 0 0 62
Oct 1 0 51
Nov 1 2 38
Dec 1 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ID State Senate District 23, ID State House District 23, ID
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Schools

Rimrock Jr/Sr High School
27 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Bruneau Elementary School
29 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Grand View Elementary School
29 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Stephensen Elementary School
38 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Stevens-Henager College
70 miles, N • 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Boise
70 miles, N • 1 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Boise
71 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Elmore Medical Center
46 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
68 miles, N • 2.3 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
115 miles, E • 1 star
Elko Regional Airport
122 miles, S • 1 star
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