Valley County, Idaho
Among the top 13% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 50% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
- top 1% for commute time
- top 4% for unemployment
- bottom 2% for annual snowfall
Valley County is a county in Idaho with about 12,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and summer humidity. It rates lower on park & nature access and annual snowfall.
Official websiteco.valley.id.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 21% of US counties
Home Value$471k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$962better than 27% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.35%better than 95% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax6.03%better than 80% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.08%better than 37% of US counties
Unemployment1.5%better than 96% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)65°F3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.8 in35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall100.6 inbetter than 2% of US counties
Sunny Days251 daysbetter than 65% of US counties
Summer Humidity45°Fbetter than 96% of US counties
Comfortable Days33 daysbetter than 4% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk55.6better than 43% of US counties
Air Quality36 AQIbetter than 80% of US counties
School Quality50.8better than 42% of US counties
Violent Crime1320/100kbetter than 21% of US counties
Property Crime863/100kbetter than 52% of US counties
Community
Population11,83027th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age48.992nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.040th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0987th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1425th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)97.5%100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.1%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.4%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.9%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time12 minbetter than 99% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 53% of US counties
Airport Distance86 mibetter than 57% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.5%better than 90% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 2% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Valley County an affordable place to live?
- Valley County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 21% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Valley County?
- The median home value in Valley County is $471k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Valley County?
- Median household income in Valley County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Valley County?
- Median gross rent in Valley County is $962 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Valley County safe?
- Valley County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1320/100k (better than 21%). Property crime is 863/100k.
- What is the weather like in Valley County?
- Valley County averages 65°F in July and 22°F in January, with 36.8 in of annual precipitation and about 251 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Valley County?
- Public-school quality in Valley County is about average, scoring better than 42% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Valley County?
- The average one-way commute in Valley County is 12 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)