What are the schools like in Heyburn, ID?

Heyburn is served primarily by MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.5:1.

What is the median household income in Heyburn?

The median household income in Heyburn, ID is $61,443 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Heyburn, ID?

Heyburn has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Heyburn, ID affordable or expensive?

Heyburn's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Heyburn is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $166,200 and the median rent is $958 per month.

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

Heyburn has a violent crime rate of 348.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 616.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Heyburn, ID a Good Place to Live?

Heyburn is a small town of 3,640 in Idaho, with a median household income of $61,443 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Heyburn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Heyburn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Heyburn 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: 92.1

Heyburn's overall cost of living index is 92.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Heyburn costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Heyburn, ID	National Avg
Median Home Value	$166,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$958	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,443	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Heyburn's violent crime rate is 348.2 per 100,000 residents — 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

348.2 /100k

Property Crime

616.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Heyburn is served primarily by MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Heyburn, ID	National Avg
School District	MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Heyburn sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 10.3 inches of annual precipitation and 20.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Heyburn, ID
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	10.3"
Annual Snowfall	20.5"

Demographics

Metric	Heyburn, ID	National Avg
Population	3,640	—
Median Age	26.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	37.5%	22.2%
65 and over	6.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Burley, ID 2 mi Paul, ID 3 mi Rupert, ID 6 mi Declo, ID 7 mi Acequia, ID 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Heyburn

Heyburn, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83336

Heyburn vs Other Cities

Heyburn, ID vs Burley, ID Heyburn, ID vs Paul, ID Heyburn, ID vs Rupert, ID Heyburn, ID vs Declo, ID Heyburn, ID vs Acequia, ID

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heyburn, ID affordable or expensive?

Heyburn's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Heyburn roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $166,200 and median rent is $958/month.

What is the crime rate in Heyburn, ID?

Heyburn's violent crime rate is 348.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 616.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Heyburn?

Public schools in Heyburn are operated by MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT. The district has 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Heyburn, ID a good place to live?

Heyburn, ID has a population of 3,640, a median household income of $61,443, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Heyburn?

Heyburn averages 37.4°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.3 inches with about 20.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Heyburn?

Heyburn, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83336.

What is the population of Heyburn?

The population of Heyburn, Idaho is 3,640 with a median age of 26.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Heyburn?

Key numbers for living in Heyburn: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $166,200, median household income $61,443, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Heyburn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.