Firth is a small town of 516 in Idaho, with a median household income of $64,583
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Firth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Firth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Firth 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: 91.5
Firth's overall cost of living index is 91.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Firth costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Firth, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$157,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$917
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
43.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Firth's violent crime rate is 149.5 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.5 /100k
Property Crime
653.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Firth is served primarily by FIRTH DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Firth, ID
National Avg
School District
FIRTH DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Firth sees average highs of 31.2°F in January
and 86.9°F in July,
with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.7 inches of snow per year.
Firth's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Firth roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $157,500 and median rent is $917/month.
Firth's violent crime rate is 149.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 653.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Firth are operated by FIRTH DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Firth, ID has a population of 516, a median household income of $64,583, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Firth averages 31.2°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches
with about 14.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Firth, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83236.
The population of Firth, Idaho is 516 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Firth: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $157,500, median household income $64,583, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Firth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
