Caldwell, ID

Census place 1612250 · pop 66,516

D−48/ 100
🫤 Rough
F
in ID
📍 Idaho ranks #9 of 50 states →
🏆 Growth+21.2% · top 7%
🚽 Uninsured17.5% · bottom 11%
Taxes
0.53% property · US 0.99%6.03% sales · US 7.00%5.30% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Uninsured adults17.5%11

U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities

17.5% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level15 days15

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

15 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Violent crime rate463/100k19

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

463 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Bachelor's degree or higher19.5%21

U.S. median 24.3% · worse than most cities

19.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Physical inactivity28.1%34

U.S. median 26.5% · worse than most cities

28.1% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Housing cost$367,30035

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$367,300 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Adult obesity36.9%38

U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities

36.9% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Poor mental health17.8%40

U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities

17.8% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Commute time25 min45

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

25 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Adult smoking13.6%47

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

13.6% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Median household income$73,05848

U.S. median $67,857 · worse than most cities

$73,058 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Poverty rate11.9%48

U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities

11.9% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Rent$1,733/mo51

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,733/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Unemployment rateCounty-level3.5%56

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

3.5% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Broadband access92.4%56

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

92.4% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Property crime rate983/100k63

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

983 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Homeownership73.0%74

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

73.0% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level65/10079

U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities

65/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Air quality (AQI)County-level36 AQI86

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

36 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Property-tax burden0.53%88

U.S. median 0.99% · better than most cities

0.53% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Income inequality0.3791

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.37 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Population growth (5yr)+21.2%93

U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities

+21.2% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Frequently asked

Is Caldwell, ID a good place to live?
By the numbers, Caldwell scores 48/100 — a D− (Rough) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is population growth (5yr) and its weakest is uninsured adults. Idaho overall ranks #9 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Caldwell, ID?
Caldwell reports 463 violent crimes per 100k and 983 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Caldwell, ID expensive to live in?
Caldwell has a median home value of $367,300 and typical rent around $1,733/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Caldwell, ID?
Its weakest measured area is uninsured adults (17.5%) — 11/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Caldwell, ID best at?
Its strongest measured area is population growth (5yr) (+21.2%) — 93/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.