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Mccall, ID

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Demographics

Very HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 4
Population3,847
Foreign Born0.3%
Population Density425people per mi²
Median Age38.2 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

131/100

31% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Mccall, Idaho

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$30k
Comfortable $110k$161k
Luxury $114k+$176k+
Elite (Top 5%) $191k+$296k+
Affordability Ratio

37%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean90%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
22
Positive
7
Poor
2
Negative
1

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Gas

6 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

0.1mi

Airport

PDX — Portland International

318.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Mccall, ID

1.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 1.7 mi
Camping4Nearest 2.5 mi
Marina2Nearest 0.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 0.6 mi
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

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

Median HHI
$60k+4.2%
20% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$796k
21% above US avg
College Educated
42.0%
20% above US avg
WFH
30.3%
112% above US avg
Homeownership
78.6%
20% above US avg
Median Home
$565k
100% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 74% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
11.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+51.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+156.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.24 / 1k Residents325% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.85 / 1k Residents72% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−52.9%
Burglary
1.90 / 1k Residents117% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
5.94 / 1k Residents30% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.24 / 1k Residents54% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

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 Mccall, 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
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total 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 Season135 days172 frost-free
Annual Rainfall31.2"
Elevation5,089 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
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great759 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair425/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C
WeakWildfire, Inland Flooding, Avalanche, Earthquake, Landslide
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 282 mi · coast 357 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$19.6M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:56:16.000Z

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