Kuna, ID

Kuna, Idaho

Kuna, Idaho, in Ada county, is 7 miles SE of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 339 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boise City metropolitan area. Kuna contains a population of approximately 5,382.

The People and Families of Kuna

In Kuna, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Kuna, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Kuna.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kuna had a median family income of $42,956. The typical family in Kuna is better off than most in Idaho.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Kuna favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Kuna Housing

Kuna has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 87% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Kuna, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Kuna do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Kuna, ID

Comparing Kuna 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
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
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Kuna Almanac

Kuna Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Kuna Public Libraries

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Kuna Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kuna, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kuna High Schools (2004)

KUNA HIGH SCHOOL
1360 WEST BOISE STREET
208-955-0200
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 944 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

KUNA EVENING SCHOOL
1360 BOISE STREET
208-955-0250
A Non-traditional School
Serves 36 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

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