Owyhee County, ID
Living in Owyhee County
Bikeability34
Walkability58
Commute45
Public Transit28
Affordability89
Public Safety67
Airports18
Hospitals94
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+163 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial2%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office16%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$148kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$467Median Monthly Rent+$29 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas5%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Owyhee County
United States45
Idaho30
Property Crime in Owyhee County
United States48
Idaho49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar | 41 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Owyhee County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding29
Tornado4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Owyhee County, ID
Private Schools
Private Schools near Owyhee County, ID
Grace Montessori School
46 miles, NE
Desert View Christian School
47 miles, NE
Sequel Tsi Idaho
48 miles, NE
Sequel Three Springs School
48 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Owyhee County, ID
Northwest Nazarene University
71 miles, N
Boise State University
71 miles, N
Boise Bible College
75 miles, N
The College of Idaho
79 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Owyhee County, ID
St Luke's Elmore Medical Center
47 miles, NE
Intermountain Hospital
72 miles, N
St Luke's Regional Medical Center
72 miles, N
Treasure Valley Hospital
72 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Owyhee County, ID
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
69 miles, N
Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport
87 miles, E
Friedman Memorial Airport
115 miles, NE
Elko Regional Airport
123 miles, S