Placerville, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
37 332.4M (US)
Median Age
69.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
2.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
60 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$523,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$629 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,136 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
24.7% 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 County
3
Boise City Metro Area
3
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Boise County
2
Boise City Metro Area
4
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 9 29
Feb 1 5 33
Mar 2 3 42
Apr 1 0 49
May 1 0 57
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 0 50
Nov 2 4 37
Dec 2 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 10%

Schools

Idaho City High School
10 miles, S 2.3 star
Basin Elementary School
10 miles, S 3.2 star
Project Patch
10 miles, N 1 star
Garden Valley School
10 miles, N 3.7 star

Colleges

Boise Bible College
26 miles, SW 1.4 star
Boise State University
27 miles, SW 1.9 star
Carrington College-Boise
28 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

St Luke's Regional Medical Center
26 miles, SW 5 star
Valor Health
27 miles, W
Lifeways Hospital
28 miles, SW

Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
30 miles, SW 2.3 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
88 miles, SE 1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
176 miles, N 1 star