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Council, Idaho

city · Adams County

At a glance

871
Population
$201,300
Median home value (all homes)
34% below U.S. median
$411,021
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$779/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$50,208
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
15 min
Average commute
75.6%
Homes with broadband
47.73%
Locations with fiber available
10.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost45% below
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 college74 mi
Nearest community college56 mi
Nearest technical college74 mi
High school graduates82.6%
College graduates13.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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

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