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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 27
Population31,490
Foreign Born2.6%
Population Density684people per mi²
Median Age46.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

191/100

91% above national average

C-

The Real Cost of Living in Eagle, Idaho

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $28k$53k
Comfortable $138k$203k
Luxury $213k+$331k+
Elite (Top 5%) $280k+$433k+
Affordability Ratio

58%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
31
Positive
16
Poor
3
Negative
0

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

3.3mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

2.8mi

Hospital

17 within 20 miles

3.6mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

303.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Eagle, ID

3.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf8Nearest 3.1 mi
Camping6Nearest 3.6 mi
Marina0 
Winery1Nearest 6.7 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$118k+3.3%
57% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.3M
101% above US avg
College Educated
54.4%
55% above US avg
WFH
27.9%
95% above US avg
Homeownership
85.4%
31% above US avg
Median Home
$712k
152% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 76% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
8.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−24.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−10.8%
Homicide*
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.06 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
1.66 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−37.7%
Burglary*
0.88 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
4.57 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
0.52 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+22Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Eagle, Idaho
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.7% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (25% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season181 days261 frost-free
Annual Rainfall14.0"
Elevation2,677 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great677 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak684/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Wildfire, Heat Wave, Earthquake, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 363 mi · coast 387 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$115.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityPortland653k people are 334 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital12 miBoise, ID
Nearest Prison20 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T18:23:50.000Z

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