Kendrick is a small town of 313 in Idaho, with a median household income of $63,333
and a 6.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kendrick stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kendrick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kendrick 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: 91.7
Kendrick's overall cost of living index is 91.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kendrick costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kendrick, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$165,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$912
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kendrick'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
Kendrick 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
Kendrick, ID
National Avg
School District
KENDRICK JOINT DISTRICT
—
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
22.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kendrick 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.
Kendrick's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kendrick roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $165,200 and median rent is $912/month.
Kendrick'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 Kendrick 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. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kendrick, ID has a population of 313, a median household income of $63,333, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
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.
Kendrick 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).
Kendrick, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83537.
The population of Kendrick, Idaho is 313 with a median age of 57.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kendrick: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $165,200, median household income $63,333, 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 Kendrick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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