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Thatcher, ID

Thatcher, ID.

Population: 185 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Thatcher, ID is $438,900. Homes sell for a median $499,000 after a median 362 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$438,900

Median home value

362

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$438,900
House Price Index (state)
629.4 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$499,000
Median days on market
362 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$841/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,966/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
THATCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Monsanto Chemical Co. (Soda Springs Plant) (21.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
24
Days with Good air quality
310
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
155

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
136
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
436

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fossil Butte National Monument (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
W E Ranch Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+113 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
44.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,571
Households with broadband internet
40.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,053
Average weekly wage
$861
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ThatcherState medianUS median
Median sale price$499,000$441,990$325,000
Median days on market362 days62 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,571$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Thatcher, ID?
$438,900.
What is the median sale price in Thatcher, ID?
$499,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Thatcher, ID?
Median days on market: 362 days.
What is typical rent in Thatcher, ID?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,311/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Thatcher, ID?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather.
Is Thatcher, ID in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Thatcher, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Thatcher, ID?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thatcher, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Thatcher, ID?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Thatcher, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Thatcher, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 24. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Thatcher, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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