Washington County, Idaho
Among the top 8% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
- top 5% for summer humidity
- top 11% for commute time
- bottom 1% for school quality
Washington County is a county in Idaho with about 11,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include summer humidity, commute time, and property crime. It rates lower on comfortable days and school quality.
Official websiteco.washington.id.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 2.0 in0.6 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$50k21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 42% of US counties
Home Value$212k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$881better than 38% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 65% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.63%better than 72% of US counties
Income Tax6.34%better than 19% of US counties
Sales Tax6.03%better than 80% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.00%better than 25% of US counties
Unemployment4.5%better than 55% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation14.7 in6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall25.7 inbetter than 33% of US counties
Sunny Days246 daysbetter than 61% of US counties
Summer Humidity45°Fbetter than 95% of US counties
Comfortable Days38 daysbetter than 5% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk30.3better than 68% of US counties
School Quality26.1better than 1% of US counties
Violent Crime340/100kbetter than 81% of US counties
Property Crime233/100kbetter than 86% of US counties
Community
Population10,61224th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.776th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2750th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9836th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5978th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)78.4%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.9%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 89% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 64% of US counties
Airport Distance70 mibetter than 68% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.0%better than 68% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 36% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington County an affordable place to live?
- Washington County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 42% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $212k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $50k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Washington County?
- Median gross rent in Washington County is $881 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Washington County safe?
- Washington County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 340/100k (better than 81%). Property crime is 233/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 72°F in July and 28°F in January, with 14.7 in of annual precipitation and about 246 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is below average, scoring better than 1% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Washington County?
- The average one-way commute in Washington County is 18 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)