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New Meadows, ID


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New Meadows, Idaho

New Meadows, Idaho, in Adams county, is 94 miles N of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 313 miles E of Portland, Oregon. There are an estimated 533 people in the city.

The People and Families of New Meadows

In New Meadows, about 63% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in New Meadows than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Meadows had a median family income of $31,042.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in New Meadows. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

New Meadows Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in New Meadows is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In New Meadows, 84% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in New Meadows than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%New Meadows Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%New Meadows Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of New Meadows, ID

Comparing New Meadows 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
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population47
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men22
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents43
People Living Alone33
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