What are the schools like in Menan, ID?

Menan is served primarily by JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.

What is the median household income in Menan?

The median household income in Menan, ID is $68,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Menan, ID?

Menan has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Menan, ID affordable or expensive?

Menan's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Menan is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $214,900 and the median rent is $1,096 per month.

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

Menan has a violent crime rate of 63.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 656.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Menan, ID a Good Place to Live?

Menan is a small town of 759 in Idaho, with a median household income of $68,750 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Menan 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 Menan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Menan 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: 89.9

Menan's overall cost of living index is 89.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Menan costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Menan, ID	National Avg
Median Home Value	$214,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,096	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Menan's violent crime rate is 63.6 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

63.6 /100k

Property Crime

656.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Menan is served primarily by JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Menan, ID	National Avg
School District	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Menan sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 13.5 inches of annual precipitation and 20.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Menan, ID
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	13.5"
Annual Snowfall	20.4"

Demographics

Metric	Menan, ID	National Avg
Population	759	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lewisville, ID 2 mi Rigby, ID 5 mi Roberts, ID 7 mi Ucon, ID 9 mi Rexburg, ID 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Menan

Menan, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83434

Menan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Menan, ID affordable or expensive?

Menan's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Menan roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $214,900 and median rent is $1,096/month.

What is the crime rate in Menan, ID?

Menan's violent crime rate is 63.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 656.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Menan?

Public schools in Menan are operated by JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Menan, ID a good place to live?

Menan, ID has a population of 759, a median household income of $68,750, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Menan?

Menan averages 30.7°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.5 inches with about 20.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Menan?

Menan, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83434.

What is the population of Menan?

The population of Menan, Idaho is 759 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Menan?

Key numbers for living in Menan: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $214,900, median household income $68,750, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Menan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.