Below Average CostSafer than AverageDIETRICH DISTRICT
Median Income
$71,250
household / year
Median Home Value
$150,000
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$950
gross / month
Cost of Living
92
national avg = 100
Is Dietrich, ID a Good Place to Live?
Dietrich is a small town of 294 in Idaho, with a median household income of $71,250
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dietrich stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Dietrich is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dietrich 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: 91.6
Dietrich's overall cost of living index is 91.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dietrich costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dietrich, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Dietrich's violent crime rate is 316.8 per 100,000 residents
— 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
316.8 /100k
Property Crime
559.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dietrich is served primarily by DIETRICH DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dietrich, ID
National Avg
School District
DIETRICH DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dietrich sees average highs of 37.2°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 10.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Dietrich's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dietrich roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,000 and median rent is $950/month.
Dietrich's violent crime rate is 316.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 559.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dietrich are operated by DIETRICH DISTRICT.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dietrich, ID has a population of 294, a median household income of $71,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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.
Dietrich averages 37.2°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.5 inches
with about 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dietrich, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83324.
The population of Dietrich, Idaho is 294 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dietrich: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $150,000, median household income $71,250, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dietrich side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.