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Gooding, ID


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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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Well-Paid Single Men68
Age of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Women36
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Affordability of Rents33
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime67
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