Fort Hall is a small town of 2,608 in Idaho, with a median household income of $37,786
and a 12.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Hall stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fort Hall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Hall 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: 86.8
Fort Hall's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Hall costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Hall, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$503
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,786
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Fort Hall's violent crime rate is 296.1 per 100,000 residents
— 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
296.1 /100k
Property Crime
1678.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Hall is served primarily by BLACKFOOT DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Hall, ID
National Avg
School District
BLACKFOOT DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Hall sees average highs of 32.6°F in January
and 86.3°F in July,
with 10.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.1 inches of snow per year.
Fort Hall's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Hall roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,600 and median rent is $503/month.
Fort Hall's violent crime rate is 296.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1678.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Hall are operated by BLACKFOOT DISTRICT.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Hall, ID has a population of 2,608, a median household income of $37,786, and an unemployment rate of 12.3%.
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.
Fort Hall averages 32.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.5 inches
with about 28.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Hall, ID is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 83202, 83221, 83203.
The population of Fort Hall, Idaho is 2,608 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Hall: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $160,600, median household income $37,786, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Hall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
