State rank#2 of 44
Smallest county250,790 residentsAda County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 16027
Canyon County, Idaho
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population250,790
Household income$76,488
Unemployment3.8%
Life expectancy77.4 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Canyon County has 250,790 residents and ranks #2 by population among Idaho county equivalents. Median household income is $76,488. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.8%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Idaho
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Canyon County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Canyon County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $390,000 median home value and $1,347/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,488, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Canyon County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, mental health access, and life expectancy. College attainment is 23.2% and life expectancy is 77.4 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $76,488, rank #9 of 44 available Idaho counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 529 residents, rank #13 of 43 available Idaho counties.
- Life expectancy: 77.4 years, rank #20 of 42 available Idaho counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,347/mo, rank #42 of 44; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 3,199 residents, rank #32 of 42; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $390,000, rank #33 of 44; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Idaho
Rank and range use only counties in Idaho with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$76,488
$76,488; above the state county median of $67,492.
State rank #9 of 44 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$390,000
$390,000; above the state county median of $321,300.
State rank #33 of 44 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,347/mo
$1,347/mo; above the state county median of $915/mo.
State rank #42 of 44 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.8%
3.8%; below the state county median of 3.9%.
State rank #22 of 44 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
23.2%
23.2%; above the state county median of 22.7%.
State rank #21 of 44 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.4 years
77.4 years; above the state county median of 77.4 years.
State rank #20 of 42 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
18.6%
18.6%; above the state county median of 17.3%.
State rank #28 of 44 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
11.9%
11.9%; above the state county median of 11.3%.
State rank #28 of 44 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 3,199 residents
1 per 3,199 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,932 residents.
State rank #32 of 42 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 529 residents
1 per 529 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 700 residents.
State rank #13 of 43 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Canyon County FAQ
Is Canyon County a good place to live?
Canyon County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, mental health access, and life expectancy. College attainment is 23.2% and life expectancy is 77.4 years.
What should I know before moving to Canyon County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $390,000 median home value and $1,347/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,488, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Canyon County?
Canyon County has 250,790 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Canyon County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 16027; the parent state FIPS is 16.
What is the median household income in Canyon County?
The ACS median household income is $76,488.
How much does housing cost in Canyon County?
Housing benchmarks are $390,000 median home value and $1,347/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,488, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Canyon County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.8%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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