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Boise Hills, Idaho

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Population in July 2007: 2,551.
Males: 1,284  (50.4%)
Females: 1,267  (49.6%)
Median resident age:

40.9 years
Idaho median age:

33.2 years

Zip code: 83702

Estimated median household income in 2022: $102,626 (it was $53,947 in 2000)
Boise Hills:

$102,626
ID:

$72,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $51,501 (it was $24,921 in 2000)

Boise Hills CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $736,211 (it was $163,900 in 2000)
Boise Hills:

$736,211
ID:

$432,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $622,549; detached houses: $645,413; townhouses or other attached units: $461,873; in 2-unit structures: $640,491; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $328,636; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $733,042; mobile homes: $120,863
March 2022 cost of living index in Boise Hills: 106.8 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Boise Hills, ID (2000)
    • 1,94293.5%White alone
    • 854.1%Hispanic
    • 140.7%Black alone
    • 130.6%Asian alone
    • 130.6%Two or more races
    • 100.5%American Indian alone

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 92.5 square miles.

Population density: 28 people per square mile   (very low).

Boise Hills, Idaho map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Boise Hills CCD:

0.9% ($1,500)
Idaho:

1.0% ($1,007)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Boise, ID (5.7 miles , pop. 185,787).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (340.6 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (673.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Boise, ID (2.4 miles ),
Garden City, ID (2.5 miles ),
Hidden Spring, ID (2.6 miles ),
Robie Creek, ID (2.6 miles ),
Eagle, ID (3.2 miles ),
Meridian, ID (3.6 miles ),
Star, ID (4.1 miles ),
Horseshoe Bend, ID (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.67 N, Longitude: 116.15 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 208

Distribution of median household income in Boise Hills, ID in 2022
Boise Hills satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Idaho:

3.1%
Most common industries in Boise Hills, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Public administration (10.6%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (11.2%)
  • Public administration (9.5%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.1%)
  • Educational services (14.5%)
  • Public administration (11.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Boise Hills, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Engineers (4.9%)
  • Top executives (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Financial managers (3.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.1%)
  • Engineers (9.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Top executives (6.7%)
  • Construction laborers (5.1%)
  • Computer specialists (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Financial managers (5.6%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.1%)

Average climate in Boise Hills, Idaho

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Boise Hills, Idaho average temperatures Boise Hills, Idaho average precipitation Boise Hills, Idaho humidity Boise Hills, Idaho wind speed Boise Hills, Idaho snowfall Boise Hills, Idaho sunshine Boise Hills, Idaho clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 91.1. This is worse than average.

City:

91.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.198. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.198
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 9.98. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.98
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.238. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.238
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 24.8. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.79. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.79
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Boise Hills-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Idaho state average. It is 2185% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 120.4 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 229.7 miles away from Boise Hills center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 279.8 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 75.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/16/1954 at 11:07:12, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 323.4 miles away from Boise Hills center
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 370.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ada County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Boise Hills:

  • MARQUIS CARE AT SHAW MT (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; BOISE, ID)
  • BOISE VA MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, Acute Care - Veterans Administration, about 5 miles away; BOISE, ID)
  • OAKS AT BOISE, THE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BOISE, ID)
  • ST LUKE'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; BOISE, ID)
  • ST LUKES RMC HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; BOISE, ID)
  • ST LUKE'S HOSPICE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; BOISE, ID)
  • CARE FIRST HOSPICE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; BOISE, ID)

Amtrak station near Boise Hills:

  • 5 miles: BOISE (1212 W. BANNOCK ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Boise Hills:

  • Boise State University (about 6 miles; Boise, ID; Full-time enrollment: 16,774)
  • College of Western Idaho (about 19 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 6,300)
  • Northwest Nazarene University (about 22 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 2,290)
  • Treasure Valley Community College (about 48 miles; Ontario, OR; FT enrollment: 2,055)
  • College of Southern Idaho (about 114 miles; Twin Falls, ID; FT enrollment: 5,051)
  • Eastern Oregon University (about 150 miles; La Grande, OR; FT enrollment: 3,127)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 195 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Boise Hills: Sheep Creek Access Area (A), Lucky Peak Forest Nursery (B), Barber District Ranger Station (C), North Ada County Fire and Rescue Station 3 (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Idaho State Veterans Cemetery (1), Dry Creek Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Lucky Peak Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Goose Creek (A), North Fork Daniels Creek (B), Sheep Creek (C), Shingle Creek (D), South Fork Daniels Creek (E), Spring Valley Creek (F), Council Spring Creek (G), McFarland Creek (H), Currant Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Boise Hills: Discovery Picnic Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Beach: Sandy Point Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Ada County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.9 people
Idaho:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

81.4%
Whole state:

69.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

7.7%
Whole state:

11.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.6%
Whole state:

4.6%
2 people in other workers' dormitories in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Boise Hills:

Marital status in Boise Hills, ID
  • Never married: 16.4%
  • Now married: 70.9%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Boise Hills:

  • High school or higher: 95.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Idaho average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Boise Hills, ID (based on Ada County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other67,288156
Evangelical Protestant52,126147
Catholic26,3029
Mainline Protestant22,44137
Orthodox4204
Black Protestant2522
None223,536-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 46
Ada County:

1.23 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 10
This county:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Ada County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 99
Ada County:

2.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 291
Here:

7.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.7%
Idaho:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Ada County:

22.1%
Idaho:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.1%
State:

11.7%

8.72% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($85,598 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.72%
Idaho average:

9.53%

0.03% of residents moved from foreign countries ($213 average AGI)
Ada County:

0.03%
Idaho average:

0.03%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Canyon County, ID  1.25% ($45,952 average AGI)
from Orange County, CA  0.33% ($120,580)
from Los Angeles County, CA  0.33% ($109,174)


7.23% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($67,504 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.23%
Idaho average:

7.66%

0.02% of residents moved to foreign countries ($112 average AGI)
Ada County:

0.02%
Idaho average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Canyon County, ID  1.90% ($59,001 average AGI)
to Maricopa County, AZ  0.14% ($69,782)
to Elmore County, ID  0.14% ($50,639)

Strongest AM radio stations in Boise Hills:

  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGEM (1140 AM; 10 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KBSU (730 AM; 15 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KFXD (630 AM; 5 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIDO (580 AM; 5 kW; NAMPA, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBGN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: NELSON M. AND KAREN E. WILSON)
  • KTIK (1350 AM; 5 kW; NAMPA, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KKIC (950 AM; 4 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: WESTERN PACIFIC, INC)
  • KSPD (790 AM; 1 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: KSPD, INC.)
  • KSRV (1380 AM; 5 kW; ONTARIO, OR; Owner: HBG-RADIO ONTARIO LLC)
  • KCID (1490 AM; 1 kW; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Boise Hills:

  • KBSX (91.5 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KCIX (105.9 FM; GARDEN CITY, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRVB (94.9 FM; NAMPA, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIZN (92.3 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKGL (96.9 FM; NAMPA, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KQFC (97.9 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZMG (93.1 FM; NEW PLYMOUTH, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBSU-FM (90.3 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KXLT-FM (107.9 FM; EAGLE, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJOT (105.1 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KTHI (107.1 FM; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KBXL (94.1 FM; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: KSPD, INC.)
  • KTSY (89.5 FM; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: GEM STATE ADVENTIST ACADEMY)
  • KSAS-FM (103.3 FM; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTB (104.3 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K239AC (95.7 FM; GARDEN CITY, ID; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KJHY (101.9 FM; EMMETT, ID; Owner: CAPITAL WEST INC)
  • KWEI-FM (99.5 FM; FRUITLAND, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K294AE (106.7 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KTPZ (99.1 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, ID; Owner: AGM-IDAHO BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Boise Hills:

  • KTRV (Channel 12; NAMPA, ID; Owner: IDAHO INDEPENDENT TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K30GS (Channel 30; BOISE, ID; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KBCI-TV (Channel 2; BOISE, ID; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - IDAHO TV, L.L.C.)
  • K35GE (Channel 35; BOISE, ID; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K17ED (Channel 17; PAYETTE, ID; Owner: DOUG GARCIA)
  • KAID (Channel 4; BOISE, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, STATE OF IDAHO)
  • KIVI (Channel 6; NAMPA, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KNIN-TV (Channel 9; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: BANKS-BOISE, INC.)
  • KTVB (Channel 7; BOISE, ID; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K31FD (Channel 25; BOISE, ID; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K60FH (Channel 60; BOISE, ID; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K64EJ (Channel 64; BOISE, ID; Owner: GARY M. COCOLA FAMILY TRUST, GARY M. COCOLA, TRUSTEE)
  • K56FQ (Channel 56; BOISE, ID; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KCLP-CA (Channel 22; BOISE, ID; Owner: ALPHA & OMEGA COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • K47BE (Channel 47; BOISE, ID; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KBSE-LP (Channel 33; BOISE/NAMPA/CALDWELL, ID; Owner: GARY M. COCOLA FAMILY TRUST)
  • KITL-LP (Channel 20; BOISE, ID; Owner: GARY M. COCOLA, TRUSTEE, GARY M. COCOLA FAMILY TRUST)
  • KIWB-LP (Channel 43; BOISE, ID; Owner: GARY M. COCOLA, TRUSTEE, GARY M. COCOLA, FAMILY TRUST)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Boise Hills, ID
  • 68.6%Utility gas
  • 25.0%Electricity
  • 3.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Boise Hills, ID
  • 44.2%Electricity
  • 39.5%Utility gas
  • 8.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Boise Hills compared to Idaho state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Boise Hills on our top lists:

  • #66 on the list of "Top 100 highest located cities (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #66 (83702) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most museums in 2005"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Other congregations"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
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