Valley County, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
12,136 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$599,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$606 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$966 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 22
Feb 2 10 26
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 1 2 42
May 2 0 50
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 0 0 65
Aug 0 0 64
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 0 44
Nov 2 9 32
Dec 2 19 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 37% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ID State Senate District 8, ID State House District 8, ID
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Schools

Barbara R Morgan Elementary
23 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Payette Lakes Middle School
23 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Donnelly Elementary
24 miles, W • 4.6 star

Colleges

Treasure Valley Community College
88 miles, W • 1.4 star
Boise Bible College
89 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Boise State University
91 miles, SW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

St Luke's McCall
24 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Syringa General Hospital
78 miles, N • 2.3 star
Weiser Memorial Hospital
78 miles, W • 4.1 star

Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
94 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
114 miles, S • 1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
125 miles, N • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
160 miles, NE • 1.4 star