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Council, Idaho

Council, Idaho, in Adams county, is 79 miles N of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 309 miles E of Portland, Oregon. About 816 people people live in Council.

The People and Families of Council

In Council, about 60% of adults are married.

Council is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Council had a median family income of $30,000. As it happens, more people than usual in Council are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($250) in Council than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Council Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Council, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Idaho.

Commuting

In Council, 77% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyCouncil Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Council, ID

Comparing Council 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 Population109
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity32
Female Share of the Population13
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times86
Walking and Biking to Work53
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes68
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