Elmore County Summary

Life in Elmore County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Elmore County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Elmore County:

  • The population in Elmore County is 28,752.

  • The median home value in Elmore County is $335,785.

  • The median income in Elmore County is $55,000.

  • The median rent in Elmore County is $1,030.

  • The unemployment rate in Elmore County is 6.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Elmore County is 12.0%.

  • The average high in Elmore County is 70.2° and there are 23.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Elmore County

List Of Cities & Towns in Elmore County

Mountain Home, ID Population 16,026

Mountain Home AFB, ID Population 3,184

Glenns Ferry, ID Population 1,327

Map Of Elmore County

Elmore County, ID Weather

  • The average high in Elmore County is 70.2°.

  • There are 70.12 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 23.3 inches of rain each year with 7.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:46 hours of sun each day in Elmore County.

StatElmore County
Mean High70.2
Nice Days70.12
Rainfall23.3
Snowfall7.5
Sunny_hours6:46
70.2°
Average High
23.3
Inches of Rain

Elmore County Photos

Elmore County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
Mountain Homec Idaho
Source: Wikipedia User Tiffany Belt, Deputy City | CC BY-SA 4.0
Mountain Homec Idaho
Source: Wikipedia User Tiffany Belt, Deputy City | CC BY-SA 4.0
Bengoechea Hotelc Mountain Homec Idaho
Source: Wikipedia User Tiffany Belt, Deputy City | CC BY-SA 4.0
Mountain Homec Idaho
Source: Wikipedia User Tiffany Belt, Deputy City | CC BY-SA 4.0

Elmore County Demographics

Population over time in Elmore County

The current population in Elmore County is 28,752. The population has increased 6.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 28,396 5.0%
2021 27,043 1.1%
2020 26,743 -

Gender in Elmore County

  • Elmore County is 46.6% female with 13,385 female residents.

  • Elmore County is 53.4% male with 15,367 male residents.

Female
46.6% (13,385)
Male
53.4% (15,367)
Gender Elmore County ID USA
Female 46.6% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 53.4% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Elmore County

Elmore County is:

  • 70.9% White with 20,376 White residents.

  • 2.2% African American with 644 African American residents.

  • 0.8% American Indian with 223 American Indian residents.

  • 2.9% Asian with 834 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 105 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 125 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 1,305 Two Or More residents.

  • 17.9% Hispanic with 5,140 Hispanic residents.

White
70.9% (20,376)
African American
2.2% (644)
American Indian
0.8% (223)
Asian
2.9% (834)
Hawaiian
0.4% (105)
Other
0.4% (125)
Two Or More
4.5% (1,305)
Hispanic
17.9% (5,140)

Table: Elmore County By Race

Race Elmore County ID USA
White 70.9% 80.1% 58.9%
African American 2.2% 0.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.8% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 2.9% 1.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 17.9% 13.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Elmore County, Idaho

  • 4.3% of households in Elmore County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Elmore County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Elmore County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Elmore County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Elmore County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Elmore County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Elmore County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Elmore County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Elmore County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Elmore County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (1,234)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (903)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.0% (2,004)
$25,000 to $34,999
15.9% (4,566)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.0% (4,013)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (5,392)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.4% (4,441)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.3% (3,813)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.2% (1,504)
$200,000 or more
3.1% (879)
Income Elmore County ID USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 3.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.0% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.9% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.0% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 19.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.4% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.3% 17.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 7.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.1% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Elmore County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Elmore County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Elmore County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Elmore County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Elmore County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Elmore County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Elmore County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Elmore County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Elmore County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Elmore County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (2,012)
9-12th Grade
6% (1,725)
High School / GED
28% (8,338)
Some College
26% (7,475)
Associate's Degree
12% (3,450)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (4,312)
Master's Degree
4% (1,150)
Professional Degree
1% (287)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Elmore County ID USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 28% 26% 26%
Some College 26% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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