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Is Stanley, ID a Good Place to Live?

Stanley is a small town of 225 in Idaho, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Stanley stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Stanley city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Stanley metro area.

Metric Stanley, ID National Avg
Median Home Value N/A $244,900
Median Monthly Rent N/A $1,163
Homeownership Rate 98.0% 65.9%
Median Household Income N/A $74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Stanley's violent crime rate is 370.8 per 100,000 residents — 2% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
370.8 /100k
Property Crime
648.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Stanley is served primarily by CHALLIS JOINT DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Stanley, ID National Avg
School District CHALLIS JOINT DISTRICT —
Elementary Schools 2 —
Middle Schools N/A —
High Schools 1 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 10.2:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 96.9% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 100.0% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stanley sees average highs of 25.7°F in January and 80.2°F in July, with 18.2 inches of annual precipitation and 40.7 inches of snow per year.

MetricStanley, ID
Average High — January25.7°F
Average High — July80.2°F
Annual Precipitation18.2"
Annual Snowfall40.7"

Demographics

MetricStanley, IDNational Avg
Population225—
Median Age73.338.9
Unemployment Rate0.0%3.7%
Avg Commute TimeN/A26 min
White (non-Hispanic)100.0%59.3%
Black or African American0.0%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%18.9%
Asian0.0%6.3%
Under 180.0%22.2%
65 and over100.0%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clayton, ID 27 mi Lowman, ID 35 mi Challis, ID 40 mi Ketchum, ID 46 mi Sun Valley, ID 47 mi

ZIP Codes in Stanley

Stanley, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83278

Stanley vs Other Cities

Stanley, ID vs Clayton, ID Stanley, ID vs Lowman, ID Stanley, ID vs Challis, ID Stanley, ID vs Ketchum, ID Stanley, ID vs Sun Valley, ID

Frequently Asked Questions

Stanley has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Stanley's violent crime rate is 370.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 648.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stanley are operated by CHALLIS JOINT DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 96.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stanley, ID has a population of 225, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Stanley averages 25.7°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.2 inches with about 40.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stanley, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83278.
The population of Stanley, Idaho is 225 with a median age of 73.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stanley: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stanley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.