What are the schools like in Deary, ID?

Deary is served primarily by WHITEPINE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Deary?

The median household income in Deary, ID is $73,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

What is the weather like in Deary, ID?

Deary has an average high temperature of 37.3°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.3 inches.

Deary, ID Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Deary, ID affordable or expensive?

Deary's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Deary is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $202,800 and the median rent is $941 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Deary, ID?

Deary has a violent crime rate of 82.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 875.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Deary, ID a Good Place to Live?

Deary is a small town of 501 in Idaho, with a median household income of $73,250 and a 0.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Deary stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Deary is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Deary city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.0

Deary's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Deary costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Deary, ID	National Avg
Median Home Value	$202,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$941	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Deary's violent crime rate is 82.3 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.3 /100k

Property Crime

875.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Deary is served primarily by WHITEPINE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Deary, ID	National Avg
School District	WHITEPINE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Deary sees average highs of 37.3°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 41.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Deary, ID
Average High — January	37.3°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	41.3"

Demographics

Metric	Deary, ID	National Avg
Population	501	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.0%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bovill, ID 9 mi Troy, ID 11 mi Kendrick, ID 14 mi Princeton, ID 15 mi Juliaetta, ID 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Deary

Deary, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83823

Deary vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deary, ID affordable or expensive?

Deary's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Deary roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $202,800 and median rent is $941/month.

What is the crime rate in Deary, ID?

Deary's violent crime rate is 82.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 875.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Deary?

Public schools in Deary are operated by WHITEPINE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Deary, ID a good place to live?

Deary, ID has a population of 501, a median household income of $73,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Deary?

Deary averages 37.3°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 41.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Deary?

Deary, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83823.

What is the population of Deary?

The population of Deary, Idaho is 501 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Deary?

Key numbers for living in Deary: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $202,800, median household income $73,250, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deary side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.