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Kimberly, ID

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Kimberly, ID

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 47
Population4,883
Foreign Born5.0%
Population Density2,396people per mi²
Median Age32.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Historical data isn't available for Kimberly, Idaho. Trends shown are for Idaho, Idaho.

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
C
Average

A livable area that tracks near national norms for affordability, walkability, and neighborhood health.

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.

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

C
Hood Index scan area
Balanced Mix45%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
0
Positive
2
Poor
1
Negative
0

Limited data for this area

Groceries

8 within 10 miles

4.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

4.2mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

6.4mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

172.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Kimberly, ID

6.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf2Nearest 6.8 mi
Camping9Nearest 11.7 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 7.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Est. Avg Net Worth
$741k
13% above US avg
College Educated
21.8%
38% below US avg
Avg HH Debt
$16k
10% below US avg
Graduate Degree
9.1%
32% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

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

Crime Rate
4.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−50.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−58.5%
Homicide
0.17 / 1k Residents755% above state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.17 / 1k Residents90% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−42.3%
Burglary
1.02 / 1k Residents17% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
2.90 / 1k Residents36% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+13Leans Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Kimberly, Idaho
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%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

Hardiness Zone6B~-2°F min
Growing Season181 days246 frost-free
Annual Rainfall12.3"
Elevation3,927 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+
Great622 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,396/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C+
WeakInland Flooding, Wildfire, Heat Wave, Earthquake, Winter Weather
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 446 mi · coast 503 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$16.6M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T13:34:55.000Z

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