Soda Springs, ID

Soda Springs, Idaho

Soda Springs, Idaho, in Caribou county, is 45 miles E of Pocatello, Idaho (center to center) and 399 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 3,381.

The People and Families of Soda Springs

In Soda Springs, about 68% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Soda Springs. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Soda Springs had a median family income of $46,152. Soda Springs is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Soda Springs isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Soda Springs residents, with $2,025. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Soda Springs Housing

In Soda Springs, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Soda Springs, 91% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Soda Springs; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Soda Springs is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 15%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Soda Springs, ID

Comparing Soda Springs 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Soda Springs Almanac

Soda Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Soda Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Soda Springs, 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

Soda Springs Public Libraries

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Soda Springs High Schools (2004)

SODA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
3RD EAST 1ST NORTH STREET
208-547-4308
Serves 310 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

CARIBOU (ALT) HIGH SCHOOL
250 SOUTH 3RD EAST
208-547-4306
A Non-traditional School
Serves 18 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 25.7

Soda Springs Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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