Below Average CostVery SafeKENDRICK JOINT DISTRICT
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Juliaetta is a small town of 585 in Idaho, with a median household income of $54,135
.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Juliaetta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Juliaetta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Juliaetta 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: 94.7
Juliaetta's overall cost of living index is 94.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Juliaetta costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Juliaetta, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$241,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,044
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,135
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Juliaetta'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
Juliaetta is served primarily by KENDRICK JOINT DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Juliaetta, ID
National Avg
School District
KENDRICK JOINT DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Juliaetta sees average highs of 37.4°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 21.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.9 inches of snow per year.
Juliaetta's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Juliaetta roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $241,800 and median rent is $1,044/month.
Juliaetta'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.
Public schools in Juliaetta are operated by KENDRICK JOINT DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Juliaetta, ID has a population of 585, a median household income of $54,135, 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.
Juliaetta averages 37.4°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.1 inches
with about 50.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Juliaetta, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83535.
The population of Juliaetta, Idaho is 585 with a median age of 51.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Juliaetta: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $241,800, median household income $54,135, 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 Juliaetta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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