Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 100 —
0% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing20% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost23% 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 college82 mi
Nearest community college57 mi
Nearest technical college50 mi
High school graduates92%
College graduates14.7%
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.
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