Living in Leadore, Idaho

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leadore · Census data 2020–2024

Leadore has 135 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $30,568 (61% lower than the Idaho median).

Leadore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Leadore at a glance

Population
135
Median age
50State: 37.3
Median household income
$30,568State: $77,800
Homeowners
95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
Average commute
13 min

Is Leadore a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 13 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 25.2%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Leadore median household income

The median household income in Leadore is $30,568 and the income per person is $20,186. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).

Median household income

Leadore$30,568
Idaho$77,800
United States$80,734

Housing in Leadore: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
68
Owner-occupied
95.3%
Renter-occupied
4.7%
Vacant
36.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
2.44

36.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Leadore has many vacation and second homes.

Leadore demographics

Population
135
Median age
50
Under 18
20%
65 and older
27.4%
Households
43
Foreign-born
1.5%
Veterans
9.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White86.7%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leadore ›

Education in Leadore

12.6% of adults 25 and older in Leadore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Leadore12.6%
Idaho31.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Leadore

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.7%
Average commute
13 minState: 22 min
Work from home
20.8%
Drive alone
47.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
20.8%
Homes with broadband
81.4%

Leadore vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Leadore135$30,568——
Lima218$53,871$189,100—
Salmon3,203$42,844$235,500$590
Challis854$40,750$176,400$539

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Weather and climate ›

Living in Leadore: FAQ

What is the median household income in Leadore, ID?

The median household income in Leadore is $30,568, 61% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Leadore, ID a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 25.2%.

What is the median age in Leadore?

The median age in Leadore is 50 years (Idaho: 37.3).

How long is the commute in Leadore?

The average commute to work in Leadore is 13 minutes; 20.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Leadore?

The unemployment rate in Leadore is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Leadore?

12.6% of adults in Leadore have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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