Shoshone County , Idaho

Population: 13,580 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $49,975 Home $222,700 Rent $880/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 13,580 residents, Shoshone County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Idaho and neighboring counties alike.

$49,975
Median Income
household
$222,700
Home Value
median
$880/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $49,975
Per Capita Income $27,965
Poverty Rate 15.1%
Median Home Value $222,700
Median Gross Rent $880/mo
Owner Occupied 73.8%
Renter Occupied 26.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 13,580
Median Age 45.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 11.5%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

35.9%
Obesity
10.2%
Diabetes
16.3%
Smoking
30.5%
High Blood Pressure
26.1%
No Physical Activity
24.5%
Depression
37.0%
Insufficient Sleep
75.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 62.8  ·  63th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
3.98
🔥 Wildfire
69.62
❄️ Winter Storm
61.87
🌍 Earthquake
38.39
☀️ Drought
12.37

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