Cambridge, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
336 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$234,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$314 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
2
Idaho
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
1
Idaho
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (75%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean continental climate. Dry warm summers combined with cold winters and significant seasonal contrasts. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 26
Feb 2 12 30
Mar 2 6 39
Apr 2 3 47
May 2 0 55
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 1 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 1 1 49
Nov 2 11 36
Dec 3 21 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Cambridge Middle/High School
<1 miles, N · 2.8star
Cambridge Elementary School
<1 miles, NW · 3.2star
Midvale School
7 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Colleges

Treasure Valley Community College
41 miles, SW · 1.4star
The College of Idaho
64 miles, S · 1.9star
Boise Bible College
66 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Weiser Memorial Hospital
26 miles, SW · 4.1star
St Luke's McCall
36 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
73 miles, S · 2.3star
Friedman Memorial Airport
140 miles, SE · 1star
Tri-Cities Airport
166 miles, N · 1star
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