Richest & Poorest Counties in Idaho

Idaho has 44 counties. The wealthiest county by median household income is Teton County at $99,805 , while the lowest-income county is Lewis County at $51,615 . The statewide median household income is $77,800, compared to the national median of $75,149.

The income gap between the wealthiest and poorest county in Idaho is $48,190. 11 of 44 counties (25%) have a median household income above the national median of $75,149, while 33 (75%) fall below it.

Idaho's statewide median of $77,800 is 3.5% above the national median. Income data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2024 5-Year Estimates) and reflects pre-tax household income including wages, investments, and government transfers.

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Richest Counties in Idaho

Top 10 counties ranked by median household income.

# County Income
1 Teton County $99,805 +32.8%
2 Blaine County $92,566 +23.2%
3 Ada County $91,502 +21.8%
4 Jefferson County $86,679 +15.3%
5 Kootenai County $81,861 +8.9%
6 Bonneville County $79,068 +5.2%
7 Boise County $78,774 +4.8%
8 Bingham County $77,878 +3.6%
9 Canyon County $76,488 +1.8%
10 Valley County $76,078 +1.2%

Poorest Counties in Idaho

Bottom 10 counties ranked by median household income.

# County Income
44 Lewis County $51,615 -31.3%
43 Butte County $53,015 -29.5%
42 Lemhi County $53,202 -29.2%
41 Washington County $54,000 -28.1%
40 Clark County $55,208 -26.5%
39 Shoshone County $55,527 -26.1%
38 Camas County $57,955 -22.9%
37 Benewah County $59,794 -20.4%
36 Clearwater County $60,000 -20.2%
35 Madison County $60,160 -19.9%

All 44 Counties Ranked

Every county in Idaho ranked by median household income. Click any county for its full profile.

# County Income
1 Teton County $99,805 +32.8%
2 Blaine County $92,566 +23.2%
3 Ada County $91,502 +21.8%
4 Jefferson County $86,679 +15.3%
5 Kootenai County $81,861 +8.9%
6 Bonneville County $79,068 +5.2%
7 Boise County $78,774 +4.8%
8 Bingham County $77,878 +3.6%
9 Canyon County $76,488 +1.8%
10 Valley County $76,078 +1.2%
11 Bear Lake County $75,260 +0.1%
12 Oneida County $74,954 -0.3%
13 Fremont County $72,683 -3.3%
14 Nez Perce County $72,599 -3.4%
15 Franklin County $71,950 -4.3%
16 Jerome County $71,724 -4.6%
17 Lincoln County $71,453 -4.9%
18 Cassia County $70,830 -5.7%
19 Minidoka County $70,377 -6.4%
20 Caribou County $68,782 -8.5%
21 Payette County $67,673 -9.9%
22 Custer County $67,574 -10.1%
23 Twin Falls County $67,409 -10.3%
24 Boundary County $67,237 -10.5%
25 Bonner County $66,979 -10.9%
26 Bannock County $66,499 -11.5%
27 Idaho County $66,325 -11.7%
28 Latah County $65,424 -12.9%
29 Elmore County $65,359 -13.0%
30 Gem County $64,605 -14.0%
31 Owyhee County $64,406 -14.3%
32 Gooding County $63,559 -15.4%
33 Adams County $61,808 -17.8%
34 Power County $61,146 -18.6%
35 Madison County $60,160 -19.9%
36 Clearwater County $60,000 -20.2%
37 Benewah County $59,794 -20.4%
38 Camas County $57,955 -22.9%
39 Shoshone County $55,527 -26.1%
40 Clark County $55,208 -26.5%
41 Washington County $54,000 -28.1%
42 Lemhi County $53,202 -29.2%
43 Butte County $53,015 -29.5%
44 Lewis County $51,615 -31.3%

About This Data

All figures are estimates from the American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Values are subject to sampling variability and margin of error.

Rankings are within Idaho only and may differ from national rankings. For more information, see our methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the richest county in Idaho?
The richest county in Idaho by median household income is Teton County, with a median household income of $99,805 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. This is above the national median of $75,149.
What is the poorest county in Idaho?
The poorest county in Idaho by median household income is Lewis County, at $51,615. This is $23,534 below the national median of $75,149.
How many counties are in Idaho?
Idaho has 44 counties with income data from the American Community Survey. 11 of these (25%) have a median household income above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median household income in Idaho?
The statewide median household income in Idaho is $77,800, which is 3.5% above the national median of $75,149.
Which county in Idaho has the highest home values?
Blaine County has the highest median home value in Idaho at $735,300.