Boise

ID

Ada County, Idaho

Population 519K |Median income $91,502 |7 hospitals

Population
518,935
Ada County
Median Income
$91,502
+35% vs avg
Median Home Value
$512,300
+125% vs avg
Median Age
38.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
519K+29%
Median Income
$91,502+66%
Median Home Value
$512,300+179%
Poverty Rate
8.3%-37%
Unemployment
3.1%-63%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,577/mo
Poverty Rate
8.3% -42% vs avg
Unemployment 3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 44.6%
Work From Home 18.5%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 83.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
31.2%
Short Sleep Duration
30.3%
Obesity
29%
Physical Inactivity
18.4%
Binge Drinking
17.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.2%
Current Smoking
10.4%
Current Asthma
10.3%
Diabetes
9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 76.4%
Dental Visit 71.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
2.8%

Hospitals 7 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
1
★★★
1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
7
With ER
3
BOISE VA MEDICAL CENTER
BOISE · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
ST LUKE'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
BOISE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
BOISE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Boise Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Big Bend Florida Counties Including Tallahassee

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties

NOAA · 35m ago
Earthquakes

Minor M 3.1 Earthquake Recorded 74 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada

USGS · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Liberty and Wakulla Counties in Florida

NOAA · 3h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Leon, Jefferson, and Wakulla Counties

NOAA · 12h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Boise, ID? ▼
Boise, ID has a population of 518,935 people, located in Ada County, Idaho.
What is the median household income in Boise? ▼
The median household income in Boise, ID is $91,502 per year. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
What is the median home value in Boise? ▼
The median home value in Boise, ID is $512,300. Median rent is $1,577/month.
What are the top health concerns in Boise? ▼
The top health indicators in Boise include High Blood Pressure (31.2%), Short Sleep Duration (30.3%), Obesity (29%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Boise? ▼
Boise has 7 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 3 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Boise? ▼
The median age in Boise, ID is 38.4 years. 44.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Boise, ID is located in Ada County, Idaho. With a population of 519K and a median household income of $91,502, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 7 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Boise area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Ada County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.