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Ketchum, ID

Founded 1880Blaine CountyElev. 1,784 m
Population
3,551
Median home
$756,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Ketchum

With about 3,551 residents, Ketchum is one of Idaho's notable places. Ketchum was founded in 1880 and sits in Blaine County. The median age is 54 and the median household income is $87,658. Homes carry a median value of $756,200, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.4%). Around 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,551
Median age
54
Median household income
$87,658
Per-capita income
$69,907
Poverty rate
6.2%
High-school grad or higher
96%
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.2%
Unemployment
0%
Avg. commute
13.8 min
Work from home
15.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.4%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.7%
Sales & office32.1%
Service14.7%
Production, transportation & material moving8.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$756,200
Median gross rent
$1,190/mo
Owner-occupied
75.5%
Median year built
1981
Households
2,132
Avg. household size
1.66

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

Education

Schools

Ketchum has 1 public school1 elementary.

ERNEST HEMINGWAY STEAM SCHOOLElementaryGrades -18

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime78% below national
Ketchum84
Idaho243
United States386
66% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime55% below national
Ketchum873
Idaho840
United States1,952
31% higher than 2019
20192023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Blaine County
AvalancheVery High
Winter weatherRelatively High
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Ketchum was founded in 1880 and sits in Blaine County. Elevation ~1,784 m.

Population trend
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Map of Ketchum
Ketchum, ID
Where Ketchum is
BoiseMeridianNampaCaldwellIdaho FallsPocatelloKetchum
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bald Mountain Hot SpringsGreenhow and Rumsey Store BuildingKetchum Ranger District Administrative SiteGimlet Pegram Truss Railroad BridgeCold Springs Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge
Notable people from Ketchum
Ryder Sarchett
People searches in Ketchum
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Nearby cities
Hailey (13 mi)Gooding (55 mi)Jerome (67 mi)Mountain Home (76 mi)Twin Falls (78 mi)Buhl (78 mi)

Common questions

Ketchum — frequently asked

What is the population of Ketchum, Idaho?
Ketchum has a population of about 3,551, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ketchum?
The median home value in Ketchum is $756,200, and the median gross rent is $1,190/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ketchum safe? What is the crime rate?
Ketchum Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 84 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Ketchum face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Blaine County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, winter weather, wildfire.
How many schools are in Ketchum?
Ketchum has 1 public schools (1 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ketchum?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Ketchum. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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