Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 81 —
19% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing43% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost26% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Idaho is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college79 mi
Nearest community college34 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates80%
College graduates6.7%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
region
Region IV Development
Frontier Community Resources exists to empower South-Central Idaho’s community leaders and business owners by connecting them with resources and technical assistance. Frontier also helps grow the community in Southern Idaho by helping small businesses meet their financing needs.
region
Southern Idaho Economic Development
Formed in 2001, Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO) is a joint venture of public and private sectors throughout the Magic Valley formed to help diversify and strengthen the local economy by retaining and attracting business to the Southern Idaho region.
state
Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes