Power County, Idaho
Among the top 24% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
- top 3% for summer humidity
- top 7% for commute time
- bottom 4% for comfortable days
Power County is a county in Idaho with about 7,918 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include summer humidity, commute time, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on school quality and comfortable days.
Official websiteco.power.id.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 1.3 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 57% of US counties
Home Value$174k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$720better than 75% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 67% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.88%better than 48% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax6.03%better than 80% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.48%better than 32% of US counties
Unemployment7.5%better than 13% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation12.0 in3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall22.7 inbetter than 37% of US counties
Sunny Days252 daysbetter than 65% of US counties
Summer Humidity44°Fbetter than 97% of US counties
Comfortable Days32 daysbetter than 4% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk16.9better than 81% of US counties
School Quality36.2better than 9% of US counties
Violent Crime767/100kbetter than 51% of US counties
Property Crime868/100kbetter than 52% of US counties
Community
Population7,91817th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0159th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4254th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)60.5%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)34.4%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.1%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 93% of US counties
Walkability6.7/20better than 69% of US counties
Airport Distance140 mibetter than 29% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.4%better than 85% of US counties
Amenities Nearby12.63better than 91% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 18% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Power County an affordable place to live?
- Power County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 57% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Power County?
- The median home value in Power County is $174k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Power County?
- Median household income in Power County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Power County?
- Median gross rent in Power County is $720 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Power County safe?
- Power County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 767/100k (better than 51%). Property crime is 868/100k.
- What is the weather like in Power County?
- Power County averages 71°F in July and 25°F in January, with 12.0 in of annual precipitation and about 252 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Power County?
- Public-school quality in Power County is below average, scoring better than 9% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Power County?
- The average one-way commute in Power County is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)