Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 85 —
15% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing25% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost14% 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 college59 mi
Nearest community college94 mi
Nearest technical college58 mi
High school graduates88.9%
College graduates16.3%
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