Wilder, ID

Wilder, Idaho

Wilder, Idaho, in Canyon county, is 19 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 311 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. Wilder contains a population of approximately 1,462.

The People and Families of Wilder

In Wilder, about 57% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Wilder, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Wilder.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilder had a median family income of $25,625.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Wilder.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the city.

Wilder Housing

Wilder has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 48% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Wilder tend toward the low side for Idaho.

Commuting

In Wilder, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Wilder, ID

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Wilder Almanac

Wilder Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Wilder Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wilder Public Libraries

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Wilder High Schools (2004)

WILDER MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
210 A AVENUE EAST
208-482-6228
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 220 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Wilder Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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