Caldwell

Caldwell, Idaho Overview

Caldwell scores 57.4/100 overall (B+), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Idaho — below the state composite of 70.7. Growth is the city’s relative strength at 91/100, while Education lags at 39/100.

Income & Employment in Caldwell

The median household income in Caldwell is $67,117, 3% below the statewide median of $68,930. The local unemployment rate of 4.2% is higher than the state’s 3.2%. Population grew 6.4% recently.

Safety in Caldwell

Caldwell’s violent crime rate of 427.7 per 100,000 runs above the Idaho average of 214. The property crime rate is 781.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Caldwell

The median home value is $322,100. Median monthly rent is $1,135. Renters spend 20.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Caldwell

The adult obesity rate in Caldwell is 36.9%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.6%. Residents report an average of 17.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Idaho ranks #23 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Caldwell

Caldwell has a high school graduation rate of 81.1%. The student-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. Per-pupil spending of $9,944 falls below the national median. The city has 23 public schools serving 13,460 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Caldwell

The annual average temperature in Caldwell is 54.1°F. Summers average 76.9°F. Winters average 33.7°F. The area is arid, receiving only 14 inches of precipitation annually.

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