Living in Gooding County, Idaho

Gooding County is a county in Idaho with a population of around 15,284. The main communities are Gooding, Wendell, Hagerman.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $704/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $327K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 37°F) and hot summers (highs around 84°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Gooding County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.