City profile · Idaho · Census ACS 2023

Kimberly, ID

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Kimberly - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,883
Residents
$76,587
Median income
$289,500
Median home
$1,186
Median rent (state)

Kimberly - the verdict

Nationally, Kimberly sits in the 58th percentile for household income and the 89th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

58th
percentile, household income
63rd
percentile, home value
35th
percentile, median rent
89th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Kimberly, ID

Idaho's Kimberly is a small town, with 4,883 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $76,587 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 15.3%. Typical homes in Kimberly are valued around $289,500, and the median resident age is 32.1 years. About 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 72.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 83 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 108% from five years earlier. Kimberly reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 409.4 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Idaho run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Idaho scores 95.5 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,186 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $170 across Idaho, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Kimberly report an average commute of 15.0 minutes, with 73.2% driving alone and 13.3% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 21.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

4,883 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Idaho

Median Household Income

$76,587 /yr

Poverty 15.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

95.5 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Idaho average

How does Kimberly compare to other US cities?

Kimberly measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 58% higher than other cities
Home value 63% pricier than other cities
Median rent 35% pricier than other cities
Safety 89% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Idaho alone, Kimberly ranks #6 of 53 Idaho cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Kimberly's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Idaho, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

58thIncome percentile
89thSafety percentile

58th percentile nationally for median household income · 89th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Kimberly's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Kimberly's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 66 Avg. percentile National median
Kimberly's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Kimberly's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$289,500 37th percentile more affordable than 37% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Kimberly $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Kimberly, ID Kimberly, ID's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Kimberly, ID-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Kimberly, ID median $76,587/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Kimberly, ID's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Kimberly, ID. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 72.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,883
Median Income
$76,587
Median Home Value
$289,500
Median Age
32.1
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Labor force participation
72.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
409.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
53.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
356.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,500 residents5,000 residents5,500 residents6,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,648 residents 5,798 residents ▲ +24.7%
Kimberly's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
83
housing units authorized
Single-Family
63
detached homes
Multifamily
20
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
17
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 40
2020 72
2021 96
2022 94
2023 69
2024 83

Permit volume increased 108% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
15.0 minutes
Drive Alone
73.2%
Carpool
13.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
13.3%

Based on 2,211 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Idaho - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$80
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$170
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Idaho state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Idaho state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Kimberly sits in

Cost of Living Index
95.5
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,186/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
21.5 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Idaho

Shelley
4,987 people
American Falls
4,636 people
Buhl
4,624 people
Rigby
5,251 people
Preston
5,800 people
Weiser
5,803 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Kimberly's 4,883 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Harrington Park, NJ
4,883 people
Needles, CA
4,882 people
Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County), TX
4,884 people
Baldwin City, KS
4,881 people
Wahoo, NE
4,885 people
Hawthorne, NY
4,881 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Kimberly's $76,587 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Solomon, AZ
$76,587 median income
Douglasville, GA
$76,591 median income
Shepherd, MI
$76,591 median income
Randolph, NE
$76,591 median income
Wood River, NE
$76,591 median income
Ravalli, MT
$76,582 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Kimberly, ID Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Kimberly, ID - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 67.4% 10.2% 22.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 33.6% White 67.4% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 10.2% Two or more races 22.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Kimberly compares to nearby Idaho cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Kimberly (this city) 4,883 $76,587
Shelley 4,987 $63,864
American Falls 4,636 $58,376
Buhl 4,624 $46,217
Census ACS 5-year FIPS ID FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Kimberly, ID?

What is the population of Kimberly, ID? +

The population of Kimberly, ID stands at 4,883 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Kimberly, ID? +

Kimberly households earn a median of $76,587 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Kimberly? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Kimberly; the closest available measure is the Idaho state average, a cost of living index of 95.5 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Idaho vary by metro area.

Is Kimberly, ID safe? +

Kimberly has a total crime rate of 409.4 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Kimberly, ID? +

Kimberly's median home value sits at $289,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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