Owyhee County , Idaho

Population: 12,284 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $59,773 Home $281,600 Rent $771/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 12,284 residents, Owyhee County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Idaho and neighboring counties alike.

$59,773
Median Income
household
$281,600
Home Value
median
$771/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $59,773
Per Capita Income $26,059
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Median Home Value $281,600
Median Gross Rent $771/mo
Owner Occupied 70.9%
Renter Occupied 29.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 12,284
Median Age 38.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 13.7%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

33.5%
Obesity
13.4%
Diabetes
16.4%
Smoking
31.2%
High Blood Pressure
29.4%
No Physical Activity
23.1%
Depression
36.2%
Insufficient Sleep
70.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 44.1  ·  44th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
6.23
🔥 Wildfire
95.80
❄️ Winter Storm
71.23
🌍 Earthquake
34.54
☀️ Drought
20.04

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