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Cascade, ID


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Cascade, Idaho

Cascade, Idaho is 63 miles N of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 331 miles E of Portland, Oregon. It is in Valley county. The population of the city is 997.

The People and Families of Cascade

In Cascade, about 59% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Cascade.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cascade had a median family income of $37,813.

Political Inclinations

Among Cascade political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Cascade Housing

Of the housing in Cascade, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes.

Commuting

In Cascade, 87% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Cascade than most cities its size. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Cascade strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Cascade Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cascade Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Cascade Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Cascade, ID

Comparing Cascade to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men79
Senior Citizens68
Racial Diversity54
Well-Paid Single Women58
Female Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime45
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