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Osburn, Idaho

city · Shoshone County

At a glance

1,620
Population
$205,900
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$288,139
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$902/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$50,673
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
20.2 min
Average commute
88.5%
Homes with broadband
53.47%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost26% below
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 college66 mi
Nearest community college39 mi
Nearest technical college40 mi
High school graduates92.5%
College graduates16.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation
The SVEDC exists to guide and support moving or starting and growing a business in the Silver Valley and attracts financing packages, working with PAC and local lenders to finance projects. It serves businesses, residents, and the broader community by analyzing the greater economy and driving improvements to the business environment.
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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