What are the schools like in Ketchum, ID?

Ketchum is served primarily by BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Ketchum?

The median household income in Ketchum, ID is $87,478 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Ketchum, ID?

Ketchum has an average high temperature of 31.3°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 102.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Ketchum, ID affordable or expensive?

Ketchum's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ketchum is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $562,500 and the median rent is $1,370 per month.

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

Ketchum has a violent crime rate of 110.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 854.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ketchum, ID a Good Place to Live?

Ketchum is a small town of 3,490 in Idaho, with a median household income of $87,478 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Ketchum stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Ketchum is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ketchum 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: 101.0

Ketchum's overall cost of living index is 101.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ketchum costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ketchum, ID	National Avg
Median Home Value	$562,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,370	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,478	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ketchum's violent crime rate is 110.3 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

110.3 /100k

Property Crime

854.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ketchum is served primarily by BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ketchum, ID	National Avg
School District	BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	62.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ketchum sees average highs of 31.3°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 17.3 inches of annual precipitation and 102.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ketchum, ID
Average High — January	31.3°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	17.3"
Annual Snowfall	102.0"

Demographics

Metric	Ketchum, ID	National Avg
Population	3,490	—
Median Age	51.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	10.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sun Valley, ID 2 mi Hailey, ID 13 mi Bellevue, ID 16 mi Gannett, ID 26 mi Fairfield, ID 32 mi

ZIP Codes in Ketchum

Ketchum, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83340

Ketchum vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ketchum, ID affordable or expensive?

Ketchum's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ketchum roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $562,500 and median rent is $1,370/month.

What is the crime rate in Ketchum, ID?

Ketchum's violent crime rate is 110.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 854.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ketchum?

Public schools in Ketchum are operated by BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 62.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ketchum, ID a good place to live?

Ketchum, ID has a population of 3,490, a median household income of $87,478, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. 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 Ketchum?

Ketchum averages 31.3°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.3 inches with about 102.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ketchum?

Ketchum, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83340.

What is the population of Ketchum?

The population of Ketchum, Idaho is 3,490 with a median age of 51.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ketchum?

Key numbers for living in Ketchum: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $562,500, median household income $87,478, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ketchum side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.