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Weiser, ID


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Weiser, Idaho

Weiser, Idaho, in Washington county, is 53 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 293 miles E of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 5,343 people lived in Weiser.

The People and Families of Weiser

In Weiser, about 55% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Weiser, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weiser had a median family income of $31,996.

Political Inclinations

Weiser residents donated more money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Weiser Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Weiser are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Weiser, 90% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyWeiser Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Weiser Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Weiser, ID

Comparing Weiser 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 Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Racial Diversity710
Female Share of the Population710
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population41
Well-Paid Single Men24
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime76

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