Neighborhood report

Gooding, ID

Founded 1907Gooding CountyElev. 1,089 m

Population

3,731

Median home

$175,800

Disaster risk

Very Low

Public schools

Sex offenders

Overview

About Gooding

Gooding is home to roughly 3,731 residents. Gooding was founded in 1907 and sits in Gooding County. The median age is 33.1 and the median household income is $36,889. Homes carry a median value of $175,800, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (63.1%). Around 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population

3,731

Median age

33.1

Median household income

$36,889

Per-capita income

$20,207

Poverty rate

34.1%

High-school grad or higher

80%

Bachelor's degree or higher

9.2%

Unemployment

14%

Avg. commute

19.5 min

Work from home

9.7%

Residents by race & ethnicity

White63.1%

Hispanic or Latino31.6%

Black0.2%

Workforce by occupation

Service33.3%

Management, business, science & arts27.7%

Production, transportation & material moving20.6%

Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.7%

Sales & office4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value

$175,800

Median gross rent

$869/mo

Owner-occupied

56.6%

Median year built

1962

Households

1,266

Avg. household size

2.89

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Gooding has 6 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools

Reading53%

Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

GOODING ALTERNATIVE LEARING CENTERHighGrades 9–12

GOODING HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12

GOODING MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8

GOODING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

IDAHO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLINDOtherGrades -1–12

NORTH VALLEY ACADEMYOthercharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime37% below national

Gooding242

Idaho243

United States386

↑ 109% higher than 2019

2019–2023

property crime62% below national

Gooding751

Idaho840

United States1,952

↓ 45% lower than 2019

2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gooding Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gooding.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low

Top hazards · Gooding County

WildfireRelatively Moderate

Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

Heat waveRelatively Low

AvalancheVery Low

Cold waveVery Low

DroughtVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gooding is in Gooding County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gooding was founded in 1907 and sits in Gooding County. Elevation ~1,089 m.

Population trend

Map of Gooding

Gooding, ID

Where Gooding is

Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thompson Mortuary Chapel Trinity Episcopal Church Kelly's Hotel Citizens State Bank Schubert Theatre

Notable people from Gooding

Robert LeFevre Frank T. Cary Elaine Smith Stan Pavko

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Nearby cities

Jerome (18 mi)Buhl (24 mi)Twin Falls (29 mi)Kimberly (33 mi)Hailey (45 mi)Mountain Home (51 mi)

Common questions

Gooding — frequently asked

What is the population of Gooding, Idaho?

Gooding has a population of about 3,731, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).

What is the average home value in Gooding?

The median home value in Gooding is $175,800, and the median gross rent is $869/month (U.S. Census ACS).

Is Gooding safe? What is the crime rate?

Gooding Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 242 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.

What natural-disaster risks does Gooding face?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates Gooding County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including wildfire, winter weather, heat wave.

How many schools are in Gooding?

Gooding has 6 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.

How many registered sex offenders are in Gooding?

Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Gooding. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.

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