City safety & data profile

NampaID

Nampa, ID is a 90K-resident city in Canyon County with a median household income of $74,279.

Canyon County, Idaho. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Nampa, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Nampa has a population larger than 91% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $370,800, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-28

90K
Population
Top 9%
By size
$74,279
Median income
$370,800
Median home
11.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Nampa

Nampa posts a median household income higher than 42% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Nampa area.

Top 58%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Nampa

Where Nampa income ranks nationally

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

$74,279 Bottom 42% higher than 42% 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 Nampa, ID beyond the headline numbers

Nampa sits inside Canyon County, Idaho, at roughly 43.54°N, -116.56°W. Population 89,839, $74,279 median household income. Median home value $370,800, median rent $1,420. Poverty rate 11.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Nampa's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 34.6%, then obesity at 34.5%. 2 hospitals in/around Nampa, 4/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

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

Population
89,839
Nampa
Median Income
$74,279
+9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$370,800
+63% vs avg
Median Age
33.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Canyon County) - Nampa'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 Nampa, ID
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
Poverty Rate
11.5% -19% vs avg
Unemployment 3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.4%
Work From Home 12.5%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 73.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
34.6%
Obesity
34.5%
High Blood Pressure
29.7%
Physical Inactivity
24.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.8%
Binge Drinking
15.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.3%
Current Smoking
11.9%
Current Asthma
10.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.7%
Annual Checkup 72%

Other Measures

Diabetes
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
ST LUKE'S NAMPA MEDICAL CENTER
NAMPA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER - NAMPA
NAMPA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Nampa, ID? ▼
Nampa, ID has a population of 89,839 people, located in Canyon County, Idaho.
What is the median household income in Nampa? ▼
The median household income in Nampa, ID is $74,279 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
What is the median home value in Nampa? ▼
The median home value in Nampa, ID is $370,800. Median rent is $1,420/month.
What are the top health concerns in Nampa? ▼
The top health indicators in Nampa include Short Sleep Duration (34.6%), Obesity (34.5%), High Blood Pressure (29.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Nampa? ▼
Nampa has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Nampa? ▼
The median age in Nampa, ID is 33.9 years. 23.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Nampa, ID is located in Canyon County, Idaho. With a population of 90K and a $74,279 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Nampa area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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AirNow - Idaho

Real-time AQI for every monitored Idaho location

National Weather Service

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Nampa'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 Nampa 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 Nampa 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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