Gooding, Idaho

Gooding, Idaho

Gooding, Idaho, in Gooding county, is 88 miles SE of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 433 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. About 3,384 people people live in Gooding.

The People and Families of Gooding

In Gooding, about 54% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Gooding nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gooding had a median family income of $33,309. As it happens, more people than usual in Gooding are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,250) in Gooding than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Gooding Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Gooding, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Gooding, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

Comparative Profile of Gooding, ID

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Gooding Almanac

Gooding Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gooding Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Gooding residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gooding High Schools (2004)

GOODING HIGH SCHOOL
1050 7TH AVENUE WEST
208-934-4831
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 349 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

IDAHO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND
1450 MAIN STREET
208-934-4457
A Special Education School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 83 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 1.8

GOODING ACCLRTED LEARNING CNTR
906 MAIN STREET
208-934-4214
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 58 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

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