Wallace, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
1,127 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,526 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$219,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$593 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$591 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shoshone County
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

Shoshone County
3
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 15 27
Feb 3 10 30
Mar 3 5 36
Apr 3 1 43
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 57
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 55
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 5 8 33
Dec 4 19 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ID State Senate District 2, ID State House District 2, ID
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Schools

Wallace Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Silver Hills Elementary School
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Mullan Schools
6 miles, SE • 3.2 star
John Mullan Elementary School
6 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

North Idaho College
43 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Shoshone Medical Center
11 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Benewah Community Hospital
32 miles, W • 4.1 star
Kootenai Health
43 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Clark Fork Valley Hospital
48 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Spokane International Airport
76 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
92 miles, SW • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
94 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
172 miles, W • 1 star
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