City safety & data profile

CaldwellID

Caldwell, ID is a 52K-resident city in Canyon County with a median household income of $73,058.

Canyon County, Idaho. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Caldwell, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Caldwell has a population larger than 80% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $367,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-28

52K
Population
Top 20%
By size
$73,058
Median income
$367,300
Median home
11.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Caldwell

Caldwell posts a median household income higher than 41% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Caldwell area.

Top 59%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Caldwell

Where Caldwell income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$73,058 Bottom 41% higher than 41% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. ID $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Caldwell, ID beyond the headline numbers

Caldwell sits inside Canyon County, Idaho, at roughly 43.66°N, -116.69°W. Population 51,686, $73,058 median household income. Median home value $367,300, median rent $1,264. Poverty rate 11.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Caldwell's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 36.9%, then short sleep duration at 36%. 1 hospital in/around Caldwell, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Caldwell from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
51,686
Caldwell
Median Income
$73,058
+7% vs avg
Median Home Value
$367,300
+61% vs avg
Median Age
31.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Canyon County) - Caldwell's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
251K+31%
Median Income
$76,488+82%
Median Home Value
$390,000+218%
Poverty Rate
10.5%-49%
Unemployment
3.7%-69%

Economics

Economics indicators for Caldwell, ID
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
Poverty Rate
11.9% -16% vs avg
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.5%
Work From Home 12.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 63.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
36.9%
Short Sleep Duration
36%
High Blood Pressure
30%
Physical Inactivity
28.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.2%
Binge Drinking
14.9%
Current Smoking
13.6%
Diabetes
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.9%
Annual Checkup 70.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.8%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
0
★★
0
0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
CALDWELL · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Caldwell, ID?
Caldwell, ID has a population of 51,686 people, located in Canyon County, Idaho.
What is the median household income in Caldwell?
The median household income in Caldwell, ID is $73,058 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.9%.
What is the median home value in Caldwell?
The median home value in Caldwell, ID is $367,300. Median rent is $1,264/month.
What are the top health concerns in Caldwell?
The top health indicators in Caldwell include Obesity (36.9%), Short Sleep Duration (36%), High Blood Pressure (30%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Caldwell?
Caldwell has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Caldwell?
The median age in Caldwell, ID is 31.5 years. 19.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Caldwell, ID is located in Canyon County, Idaho. With a population of 52K and a $73,058 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Caldwell area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Caldwell's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Caldwell area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Caldwell against Idaho peers on any ranking lens. Explore Idaho

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Canyon County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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