Cascade, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
978 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,671 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$350,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$376 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$935 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Valley County
3
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

Valley County
3
Idaho
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (66%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 25
Feb 2 8 29
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 1 2 45
May 2 0 54
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 1 47
Nov 2 6 34
Dec 2 16 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Cascade Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 3.2star
Cascade Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, N · 2.3star
Alzar School
2 miles, SE
Donnelly Elementary
15 miles, N · 4.6star

Colleges

Boise Bible College
60 miles, SW · 1.4star
Carrington College-Boise
63 miles, SW · 1.4star

Hospitals

St Luke's McCall
28 miles, N · 4.1star
Valor Health
49 miles, SW
Weiser Memorial Hospital
49 miles, W · 4.1star

Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
66 miles, SW · 2.3star
Friedman Memorial Airport
111 miles, SE · 1star