2016 Point-in-Time Data Households by Income, 2010 to 2016 Household Types by Income, 2016 UNITED WAY ALICE REPORT – IDAHO Population: 444,028 • Number of Households: 167,026 Median Household Income: $61,301 (state average: $51,807) Unemployment Rate: 3.7% (state average: 4.7%) ALICE Households: 20% (state average: 26%) • Households in Poverty: 12% (state average: 14%) How has the number of ALICE households changed over time? ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling. What types of households are struggling? The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty- level households exist across all of these living arrangements. ALICE IN ADA COUNTY 12% 12% 11% 12% 21% 21% 20% 20% 67% 67% 69% 68% 149,351 154,725 159,896 167,026 0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000 2010 2012 2014 2016 Households 160011 Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold 11% 10% 15% 24% 14% 21% 65% 76% 64% 84,591 44,840 37,595 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over Households 160012 Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN ADA COUNTY
12% 12% 11% 12%
21% 21% 20% 20%
67% 67% 69% 68%
149,351 154,725 159,896
167,026
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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160011
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 10% 15%
24%
14% 21%
65%
76% 64%
84,591
44,840
37,595
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160012
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Ada County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $487 $789Child Care $– $1,126Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $449Taxes $224 $489
Monthly Total $1,634 $4,934ANNUAL TOTAL $19,608 $59,208Hourly Wage $9.80 $29.60
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN ADAMS COUNTY
14% 16% 17% 16%
22% 24% 26% 28%
64% 60% 57% 56%
1,700 1,732 1,643 1,655
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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160031
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 22% 12%
30%
8%
38%
54%
70%
50%
785
318
552
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160032
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Adams County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $390Taxes $224 $327
Monthly Total $1,635 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $51,468Hourly Wage $9.81 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BANNOCK COUNTY
16% 16% 16% 16%
27% 22% 22% 28%
57% 62% 62% 56%
29,530 30,593 30,240 30,106
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160051
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 22% 11%
33%
22%
25%
51%
56%
64%
13,562
9,464
7,080
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160052
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bannock County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $406 $658Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $138 $399Taxes $199 $351
Monthly Total $1,517 $4,385ANNUAL TOTAL $18,204 $52,620Hourly Wage $9.10 $26.31
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BEAR LAKE COUNTY
14% 15% 13% 14%
17% 17% 24% 23%
69% 68% 63% 63%
2,538 2,474 2,437 2,395
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160071
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 23% 10%
29% 12% 24%
59%
65%
66%
939
671
785
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160072
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bear Lake County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $390Taxes $224 $327
Monthly Total $1,635 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $51,468Hourly Wage $9.81 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BENEWAH COUNTY
15% 14% 14% 14%
28% 25% 26% 31%
57% 61% 60% 55%
3,840 3,762 3,703 3,592
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160091
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 23% 9%
28%
18% 46%
58%
59%
45%
1,545
905
1,142
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160092
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Benewah County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $399Taxes $224 $351
Monthly Total $1,635 $4,385ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $52,620Hourly Wage $9.81 $26.31
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BINGHAM COUNTY
17% 14% 14% 13%
22% 21% 27% 31%
61% 65% 59% 56%
14,303 14,885 14,840 14,712
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160111
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 17% 9%
29% 31%
33%
59% 52%
58%
5,666 5,433
3,613
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160112
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bingham County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $390Taxes $224 $327
Monthly Total $1,635 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $51,468Hourly Wage $9.81 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BLAINE COUNTY
9% 9% 11% 10%
18% 22% 19% 28%
73% 69% 70% 62%
9,245 9,290 9,258 8,708
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160131
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
4% 20%
9%
33% 22% 28%
63%
58%
63%
3,912
2,586
2,210
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160132
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Blaine County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $663 $963Child Care $– $1,126Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $172 $473Taxes $285 $555
Monthly Total $1,894 $5,198ANNUAL TOTAL $22,728 $62,376Hourly Wage $11.36 $31.19
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BOISE COUNTY
16% 15% 16% 13%
11% 20% 24% 28%
73% 65% 60% 59%
3,024 2,978 3,038 2,994
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160151
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 16% 12%
31%
20% 29%
57%
64%
59%
1,475
545
974
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160152
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Boise County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $487 $789Child Care $– $1,126Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $449Taxes $224 $489
Monthly Total $1,634 $4,934ANNUAL TOTAL $19,608 $59,208Hourly Wage $9.80 $29.60
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BONNER COUNTY
14% 18% 17% 16%
19% 18% 24% 32%
67% 64% 59% 52%
18,408 17,643 17,388 17,109
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160171
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 21% 10%
32%
21% 39%
52%
58%
51%
7,750
3,872
5,487
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160172
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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IDAH
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bonner County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $564 $728Child Care $– $1,126Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $159 $440Taxes $249 $466
Monthly Total $1,746 $4,841ANNUAL TOTAL $20,952 $58,092Hourly Wage $10.48 $29.05
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BONNEVILLE COUNTY
13% 13% 15% 10%
23% 22% 24% 24%
64% 65% 61% 66%
35,003 36,076 36,420 38,464
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160191
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 11% 5%
18% 30%
24%
69% 59%
71%
15,549
13,437
9,478
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160192
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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IDAH
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Bonneville County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $435 $681Child Care $– $1,126Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $434Taxes $208 $448
Monthly Total $1,559 $4,770ANNUAL TOTAL $18,708 $57,240Hourly Wage $9.35 $28.62
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BOUNDARY COUNTY
18% 17% 18% 19%
26% 26% 29% 29%
56% 57% 53% 52%
4,186 4,093 4,101 4,393
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160211
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
21% 25% 10%
28%
12% 44%
51%
63%
46%
1,980
1,050
1,363
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160212
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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E REP
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IDAH
O
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Boundary County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $510 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $390Taxes $231 $327
Monthly Total $1,666 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $19,992 $51,468Hourly Wage $10.00 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN BUTTE COUNTY
13% 13% 17% 16%
23% 24% 30% 29%
64% 63% 53% 55%
1,149 1,101
1,028 1,061
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160231
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 28% 9%
35%
7% 35%
50%
65%
56%
491
232
338
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160232
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
IDAH
O
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Butte County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $443 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $143 $390Taxes $211 $327
Monthly Total $1,571 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $18,852 $51,468Hourly Wage $9.43 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN CAMAS COUNTY
15% 14% 18% 16%
23% 27% 28%
23%
62% 59%
54%
61%
427 449
465
379
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160251
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8% 32%
14%
18%
25%
31%
74%
43% 55%
171
106 102
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160252
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
IDAH
O
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Camas County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $150 $399Taxes $226 $351
Monthly Total $1,645 $4,385ANNUAL TOTAL $19,740 $52,620Hourly Wage $9.87 $26.31
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN CANYON COUNTY
17% 19% 17% 17%
26% 32% 30% 28%
57% 49% 53% 55%
61,699 63,789 66,791
69,859
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160271
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
17% 17% 16%
26% 36%
23%
57%
47%
61%
29,592
23,054
17,213
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160272
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
IDAH
O
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Canyon County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $487 $789Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $417Taxes $224 $401
Monthly Total $1,634 $4,584ANNUAL TOTAL $19,608 $55,008Hourly Wage $9.80 $27.50
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN CARIBOU COUNTY
9% 8% 11% 9%
19% 23% 22% 23%
72% 69% 67% 68%
2,726 2,634 2,683
2,553
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160291
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7% 10% 10%
25% 15% 31%
68% 75%
59%
920 888
745
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160292
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
UNITE
D WAY
ALIC
E REP
ORT –
IDAH
O
Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Caribou County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $150 $390Taxes $226 $327
Monthly Total $1,645 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $19,740 $51,468Hourly Wage $9.87 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN CASSIA COUNTY
18% 16% 16% 15%
28% 26% 29% 35%
54% 58% 55% 50%
7,744 7,637 7,744 7,717
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160311
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 21%
11%
36% 30%
41%
52% 49%
48%
2,890 2,947
1,880
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160312
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Cassia County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $510 $658Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $399Taxes $231 $351
Monthly Total $1,666 $4,385ANNUAL TOTAL $19,992 $52,620Hourly Wage $10.00 $26.31
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN CLARK COUNTY
7% 9% 17% 20%
32% 36%
43% 41%
61% 55% 40% 39%
334
296 282 287
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
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160331
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
8%
30%
15%
56%
39%
28%
36%
31%
57%
75
137
75
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160332
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Clark County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $495 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $150 $390Taxes $226 $327
Monthly Total $1,645 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $19,740 $51,468Hourly Wage $9.87 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN CLEARWATER COUNTY
11% 11% 14% 13%
24% 24% 33% 31%
65% 65% 53% 56%
3,656 3,621 3,560 3,668
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160351
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 18% 11%
36%
19%
32%
51%
63%
57%
1,706
631
1,331
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160352
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Clearwater County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $511 $659Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $152 $390Taxes $231 $328
Monthly Total $1,668 $4,291ANNUAL TOTAL $20,016 $51,492Hourly Wage $10.01 $25.75
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN CUSTER COUNTY
15% 19% 21% 21%
21% 17% 16% 24%
64% 64% 63% 55%
1,918 1,878 1,783 1,801
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160371
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 28% 19%
26%
13%
27%
55%
59%
54%
767
381
653
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160372
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Custer County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $510 $658Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $399Taxes $231 $351
Monthly Total $1,666 $4,385ANNUAL TOTAL $19,992 $52,620Hourly Wage $10.00 $26.31
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN ELMORE COUNTY
10% 13% 15% 15%
27% 24% 28% 26%
63% 63% 57% 59%
9,496 9,847 9,682 9,832
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160391
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 22% 15%
28% 20%
33%
61%
58%
52%
4,635
3,244
1,953
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160392
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Elmore County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $399Taxes $224 $351
Monthly Total $1,635 $4,385ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $52,620Hourly Wage $9.81 $26.31
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY
11% 10% 12% 11%
26% 31% 33% 35%
63% 59% 55% 54%
4,080 4,098 4,241 4,226
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160411
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
4%
20%
7%
37%
30%
39%
59%
50%
54%
1,479
1,707
1,040
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160412
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Franklin County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $479 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $147 $390Taxes $221 $327
Monthly Total $1,621 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $19,452 $51,468Hourly Wage $9.73 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN FREMONT COUNTY
10% 12% 12% 11%
30% 27% 32% 31%
60% 61% 56% 58%
4,504 4,583 4,539 4,466
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160431
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7% 17%
9%
36% 30%
27%
57% 53%
64%
1,678
1,464
1,324
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160432
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Fremont County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $501 $675Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $150 $392Taxes $228 $333
Monthly Total $1,653 $4,314ANNUAL TOTAL $19,836 $51,768Hourly Wage $9.92 $25.88
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN GEM COUNTY
15% 17% 16% 21%
21% 24% 24%
26%
64% 59% 60% 53%
6,512 6,456 6,400 6,287
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160451
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 31% 21%
28%
29% 22%
56%
40%
57%
2,772
1,284
2,231
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160452
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Gem County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $432 $701Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $141 $396Taxes $207 $343
Monthly Total $1,554 $4,354ANNUAL TOTAL $18,648 $52,248Hourly Wage $9.32 $26.12
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN GOODING COUNTY
15% 18% 18% 15%
29% 24% 32% 37%
56% 58% 50% 48%
5,512 5,536 5,433 5,476
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160471
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 20%
14%
41% 30% 39%
48% 50%
47%
1,976 1,868
1,632
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160472
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Gooding County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $399Taxes $224 $351
Monthly Total $1,635 $4,385ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $52,620Hourly Wage $9.81 $26.31
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN IDAHO COUNTY
17% 18% 15% 16%
28% 24% 32% 33%
55% 58% 53% 51%
6,596 6,647 6,523 6,443
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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160491
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
16% 20% 14%
36%
25%
33%
48%
55%
53%
2,598
1,375
2,470
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160492
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Idaho County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $390Taxes $224 $327
Monthly Total $1,635 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $51,468Hourly Wage $9.81 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
10% 11% 11% 9%
22% 27% 26% 29%
68% 62% 63% 62%
8,129 8,143 8,175 8,150
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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160511
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7% 13% 7%
28%
32%
27%
65%
55%
66%
3,007
3,427
1,716
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160512
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Jefferson County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $435 $681Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $142 $402Taxes $208 $360
Monthly Total $1,559 $4,420ANNUAL TOTAL $18,708 $53,040Hourly Wage $9.35 $26.52
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN JEROME COUNTY
14% 19% 16% 16%
32% 21% 32% 35%
54% 60% 52% 49%
7,356 7,856 7,686 7,647
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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160531
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 23%
11%
41% 25%
42%
47% 52%
47%
3,036 2,869
1,742
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160532
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Jerome County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $390Taxes $224 $327
Monthly Total $1,635 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $51,468Hourly Wage $9.81 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN KOOTENAI COUNTY
14% 13% 12% 16%
25% 21% 25% 23%
61% 66% 63% 61%
55,456 55,848 56,177 58,875
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160551
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 27% 10%
25% 12%
29%
63%
61% 61%
25,401
16,562 16,912
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160552
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Kootenai County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $504 $768Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $414Taxes $229 $393
Monthly Total $1,658 $4,552ANNUAL TOTAL $19,896 $54,624Hourly Wage $9.95 $27.31
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN LATAH COUNTY
24% 23% 23% 24%
17% 20% 20% 25%
59% 57% 57% 51%
15,069 14,871 15,069 15,218
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160571
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
31%
16% 11%
28%
21% 22%
41%
63% 67%
8,844
3,488 2,886
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160572
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Latah County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $508 $682Child Care $– $1,126Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $434Taxes $230 $448
Monthly Total $1,663 $4,771ANNUAL TOTAL $19,956 $57,252Hourly Wage $9.98 $28.63
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN LEMHI COUNTY
17% 20% 20% 19%
24% 22% 24% 30%
59% 58%
56% 51%
3,545 3,716
3,868 3,698
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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160591
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
23%
20% 12%
27%
16%
39%
50%
64%
49%
1,764
572
1,362
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160592
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lemhi County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $510 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $390Taxes $231 $327
Monthly Total $1,666 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $19,992 $51,468Hourly Wage $10.00 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN LEWIS COUNTY
13% 16% 18% 15%
25% 20% 29% 35%
62% 64% 53% 50%
1,644 1,670 1,657 1,624
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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160611
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 25% 11%
37%
16%
44%
48%
59%
45%
680
311
633
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160612
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lewis County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $510 $658Child Care $– $1,126Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $430Taxes $231 $439
Monthly Total $1,666 $4,734ANNUAL TOTAL $19,992 $56,808Hourly Wage $10.00 $28.40
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN LINCOLN COUNTY
12% 13% 13% 10%
27% 26% 40% 48%
61% 61%
47% 42%
1,814
1,659 1,608 1,596
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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160631
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
9% 12% 9%
51% 51%
41%
40%
37%
50%
640
543
413
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160632
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Lincoln County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $390Taxes $224 $327
Monthly Total $1,635 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $51,468Hourly Wage $9.81 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN MADISON COUNTY
31% 32% 32% 30%
26% 31% 31% 38%
43% 37% 37% 32%
10,018 9,982 10,376 10,508
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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160651
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
38%
27% 9%
42%
34%
36%
20%
39%
55%
5,285
3,742
1,481
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160652
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Madison County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $546 $663Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $156 $399Taxes $242 $353
Monthly Total $1,718 $4,392ANNUAL TOTAL $20,616 $52,704Hourly Wage $10.31 $26.35
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN MINIDOKA COUNTY
12% 14% 13% 15%
25% 28% 34% 33%
63% 58%
53% 52%
6,722 6,989 7,104 7,261
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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160671
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 22%
12%
37% 30%
31%
52% 48%
57%
2,768
2,473
2,020
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160672
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Minidoka County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $510 $658Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $399Taxes $231 $351
Monthly Total $1,666 $4,385ANNUAL TOTAL $19,992 $52,620Hourly Wage $10.00 $26.31
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN NEZ PERCE COUNTY
13% 10% 11% 13%
25% 25% 21% 23%
62% 65% 68% 64%
16,048 16,050 16,159 16,127
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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160691
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
14% 17% 10%
20%
20% 30%
66%
63%
60%
7,498
3,910
4,719
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160692
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Nez Perce County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $458 $728Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $145 $408Taxes $215 $378
Monthly Total $1,592 $4,491ANNUAL TOTAL $19,104 $53,892Hourly Wage $9.55 $26.95
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN ONEIDA COUNTY
14% 16% 15% 13%
18% 25% 29% 42%
68% 59%
56% 45%
1,556 1,574 1,657
1,551
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160711
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
12% 18% 8%
53%
20% 47%
35%
62%
45%
578
455
518
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160712
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Oneida County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $510 $658Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $390Taxes $231 $327
Monthly Total $1,666 $4,289ANNUAL TOTAL $19,992 $51,468Hourly Wage $10.00 $25.73
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN OWYHEE COUNTY
19% 22% 26% 22%
34% 37% 32% 41%
47% 41% 42% 37%
4,016 3,881 3,888
4,068
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160731
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
20% 34% 15%
44%
28% 48%
36%
38% 37%
1,821
1,146 1,101
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160732
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Owyhee County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $487 $789Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $417Taxes $224 $401
Monthly Total $1,634 $4,584ANNUAL TOTAL $19,608 $55,008Hourly Wage $9.80 $27.50
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN PAYETTE COUNTY
18% 20% 18% 19%
24% 24% 28% 24%
58% 56% 54% 57%
8,419 8,172 8,218 8,195
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160751
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
19% 23% 16%
29%
13% 28%
52%
64% 56%
3,535
2,261 2,399
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160752
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Payette County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $507 $683Child Care $– $833Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $393Taxes $230 $337
Monthly Total $1,662 $4,327ANNUAL TOTAL $19,944 $51,924Hourly Wage $9.97 $25.96
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN POWER COUNTY
13% 12% 12% 9%
28% 28% 34% 39%
59% 60% 54% 52%
2,598 2,553 2,543 2,465
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
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lds
160771
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
7% 16%
3%
40% 42%
34%
53% 42%
63%
956 889
620
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160772
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Power County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $399Taxes $224 $351
Monthly Total $1,635 $4,385ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $52,620Hourly Wage $9.81 $26.31
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN SHOSHONE COUNTY
18% 17% 17% 17%
21% 20% 21% 27%
61% 63% 62% 56%
5,776 5,791 5,796 5,660
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160791
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
18% 27% 11%
27%
7% 39%
55%
66%
50%
2,866
1,013
1,781
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160792
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Shoshone County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $510 $658Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $151 $399Taxes $231 $351
Monthly Total $1,666 $4,385ANNUAL TOTAL $19,992 $52,620Hourly Wage $10.00 $26.31
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN TETON COUNTY
7% 7% 11% 11%
16% 25%
27% 29%
77% 68% 62% 60%
3,786 3,677 3,558
3,725
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160811
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
10% 15% 5%
42%
16%
19%
48%
69%
76%
1,717
1,465
543
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160812
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Teton County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $583 $775Child Care $– $1,126Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $161 $447Taxes $256 $484
Monthly Total $1,774 $4,913ANNUAL TOTAL $21,288 $58,956Hourly Wage $10.64 $29.48
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN TWIN FALLS COUNTY
15% 17% 15% 14%
19% 22% 26% 29%
66% 61% 59% 57%
29,602 27,749
29,482 30,119
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160831
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
11% 20% 9%
27% 22% 42%
62%
58%
49%
13,343
9,670
7,106
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160832
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Twin Falls County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $592 $764Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $163 $413Taxes $259 $391
Monthly Total $1,788 $4,545ANNUAL TOTAL $21,456 $54,540Hourly Wage $10.73 $27.27
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN VALLEY COUNTY
12% 9% 12% 14%
12% 21% 29% 27%
76% 70% 59% 59%
4,388
3,637
3,240 3,446
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160851
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
15% 16% 10%
29%
19% 30%
56%
65%
60%
1,554
699
1,193
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160852
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Valley County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $547 $705Child Care $– $1,126Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $156 $437Taxes $242 $457
Monthly Total $1,719 $4,806ANNUAL TOTAL $20,628 $57,672Hourly Wage $10.31 $28.84
How has the number of ALICE households changed over time?ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county (the ALICE Threshold). Combined, the number of ALICE and poverty-level households equals the total population struggling to afford basic needs. The number of households below the ALICE Threshold changes over time; households move in and out of poverty and ALICE status as their circumstances improve or worsen. The recovery, which started in 2010, has been uneven across the state. Conditions have improved for some families, but with rising costs, many still find themselves struggling.
What types of households are struggling?The way Americans live is changing. There are more different family and living combinations than ever before, including more adults living alone, with roommates, or with their parents. Families with children are changing: There are more non-married cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, and blended families with remarried parents. The number of senior households is also increasing. Yet all types of households continue to struggle: ALICE and poverty-level households exist across all of these living arrangements.
ALICE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
15% 15% 17% 15%
29% 28% 29% 35%
56% 57% 54% 50%
4,010 3,994 3,897 3,886
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
2010 2012 2014 2016
Hou
seho
lds
160871
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
13% 23% 13%
34% 23%
43%
53%
54%
44%
1,421
992
1,473
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
Single or Cohabiting Families With Children 65 and Over
Hou
seho
lds
160872
Poverty ALICE Above ALICE Threshold
Note: Municipal-level data on this page is 5-year averages for Incorporated Places. Totals will not match county-level numbers because some places cross county borders, data is not available for the smallest places, and county-level data is often 1-year estimates.
…and wages lag behindEmployment and wages vary by location; firms generally pay higher wages in areas with a higher cost of living, although those wages still do not always cover basic needs. Employment and wages also vary by firm size: Large firms tend to offer higher wages and more job stability; smaller businesses can account for more jobs overall, especially in rural areas, but may pay less and offer less stability. Medium-size firms pay more but typically employ the fewest workers.
Employment by Firm Size With Average Annual Wages, 2016
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Why do so many households struggle?The cost of living continues to increase…The Household Survival Budget reflects the bare minimum that a household needs to live and work today. It does not include savings for emergencies or future goals like college. In 2016, costs were well above the Federal Poverty Level of $11,880 for a single adult and $24,300 for a family of four. Family costs increased by 27 percent statewide from 2010 to 2016, compared to 9 percent inflation nationally.
Sources: 2016 Point-in-Time Data: American Community Survey. ALICE Demographics: American Community Survey; the ALICE Threshold. Budget: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Idaho State Tax Commission; Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2016.
Household Survival Budget, Washington County
SINGLE ADULT2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT,
1 PRESCHOOLERMonthly Costs
Housing $488 $658Child Care $– $896Food $177 $586Transportation $346 $692Health Care $196 $728Technology $55 $75Miscellaneous $149 $399Taxes $224 $351
Monthly Total $1,635 $4,385ANNUAL TOTAL $19,620 $52,620Hourly Wage $9.81 $26.31
