Primary sources for Caldwell, ID
- Census Bureau profile of Caldwell, ID, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Caldwell, ID, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Caldwell, ID, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Caldwell, ID
Electricity rates in Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell, ID ranks 2 of 12 Idaho cities for the youngest residents (median age 30.8). Caldwell, Idaho has 63,465 residents in 20,696 households; 28.4% heat with electricity.
Caldwell on the map
Canyon County, with Caldwell marked
Who lives in Caldwell: income, cars, homes
In Caldwell, ID, 3,096 of 5,711 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 9,047 households moved in since 2018 and 1,778 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 8,227 residents of Caldwell, ID live below the poverty line, and the median age is 30.8. Caldwell, ID homes: 16,248 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,411 none or one, median 5.7 rooms. In Caldwell, ID, 979 households own no vehicle and 14,906 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Caldwell, ID, 4,929 of 20,696 households earn under $35,000, 7,304 $35,000-$75,000, 7,100 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,363 $150,000 or more. Of 27,825 workers in Caldwell, ID, 3,214 work from home, 20,536 drive alone, 78 ride transit and 543 walk.
Household income in Caldwell, ID
| Caldwell, ID | Value | Rank in Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Caldwell, ID, households under $35,000 | 23.8% | 5 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, households $150,000 or more | 6.6% | 12 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, residents below poverty | 13.3% | 3 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, median age | 30.8 | 11 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 75.8% | 3 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, households without a vehicle | 4.7% | 5 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, households with 2+ vehicles | 72.0% | 4 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, workers at home | 11.6% | 5 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, cost-burdened renters | 54.2% | 2 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, moved in since 2018 | 43.7% | 3 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, moved in before 2000 | 8.6% | 9 of 12 |
Facts about Caldwell
- Residents of Caldwell, ID, ACS 2023
- 63,4655 of 12 Idaho cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Caldwell, ID
- $66,6639 of 12 of those cities
- Households in Caldwell, ID
- 20,6963.07 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Caldwell, ID
- 70.7%14,638 owners and 6,058 renter households
- Housing units in Caldwell, ID
- 21,423727 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Caldwell, ID
- 28.4%5,872 of 20,696 homes
- Land area of Caldwell, ID
- 23.5 sq mi2,698.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Caldwell, ID
- 2.0%at 944 kWh a month over the $66,663 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Caldwell, ID
- 9NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 14.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Caldwell, ID
- 20026,142 of 21,423 homes (28.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Caldwell, ID
- $322,100$1,135 gross rent a month, 4.23% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Caldwell
Compare Caldwell with nearby cities
| City near Caldwell, ID | Distance from Caldwell | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell, ID (this page) | 0 mi | 63,465 | $66,663 | 2002 | $322,100 | 9 | 11.6% |
| Nampa, ID | 6.3 mi southeast | 106,289 (+42,824) | $72,122 (+$5,459) | 1998 (-4 yr) | $332,500 (+$10,400) | 15 (+6) | 10.6% (-1.0 pts) |
| Meridian, ID | 13.2 mi east | 124,865 (+61,400) | $98,686 (+$32,023) | 2006 (+4 yr) | $485,000 (+$162,900) | 35 (+26) | 17.2% (+5.6 pts) |
| Eagle, ID | 16.0 mi east | 31,490 (-31,975) | $118,037 (+$51,374) | 2005 (+3 yr) | $711,500 (+$389,400) | 35 (+26) | 27.9% (+16.4 pts) |
| Boise City, ID | 21.6 mi east | 235,701 (+172,236) | $81,308 (+$14,645) | 1985 (-17 yr) | $456,000 (+$133,900) | 33 (+24) | 15.8% (+4.3 pts) |
| Twin Falls, ID | 133.7 mi southeast | 53,219 (-10,246) | $60,760 (-$5,903) | 1980 (-22 yr) | $279,400 (-$42,700) | 20 (+11) | 8.2% (-3.4 pts) |
Who supplies Caldwell
Canyon County lists 1 utility for Caldwell, ID (63,465 residents): homes pay 11.76 cents per kWh, about $111 a month at 944 kWh, 2.0% of the $66,663 Caldwell median income. Canyon County page.
Outage risk around Caldwell
Caldwell, ID, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 8 wind and 1 tornado, 14.2 per 100,000 residents of 63,465. Top gust near Caldwell, ID: 60 knots, 69 mph.
Reports within 15 miles of Caldwell, ID
wind and tornado reports, Caldwell, ID
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| Caldwell, ID | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell, ID, 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caldwell, ID, 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Caldwell, ID, 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caldwell, ID, 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Caldwell, ID, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Housing and heating in Caldwell
Caldwell, ID: 6,142 of 21,423 homes were built before 1980 and 11,956 in 2000 or later. Caldwell, ID has 16,635 detached houses, 1,303 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,327 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Caldwell, ID
% of homes by decade built, Caldwell, ID
- 6pre-40
- 640s
- 350s
- 660s
- 870s
- 580s
- 1190s
- 2800s
- 2510s
- 320+
Heating fuel in Caldwell, ID
| Caldwell, ID | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell, ID, median year built | 2002 | 1998 | +4 years | 5 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, built before 1980 | 28.7% | 31.8% | -3.1 points | 7 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, built 2000 or later | 55.8% | 46.0% | +9.8 points | 5 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, detached houses | 77.7% | 79.1% | -1.5 points | 3 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 6.1% | 4.8% | +1.3 points | 12 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, mobile homes | 6.2% | 7.1% | -0.9 points | 3 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, renter households | 29.3% | 24.9% | +4.4 points | 9 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, median home value | $322,100 | $350,300 | -$28,200 | 8 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, median gross rent a month | $1,135 | $1,259 | -$124 | 7 of 12 |
| Caldwell, ID, people per household | 2.99 | 2.87 | +0.12 | 2 of 12 |
Cost of living with electricity in Caldwell
Caldwell, ID: 20,696 households at $1,180 a year per home for electricity (Canyon County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $24.4 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,835 a year per household.
| Group in Caldwell, ID | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Caldwell, ID median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell, ID, all households | 20,696 | $1,180 | $24.4 million | 1.77% |
| Caldwell, ID, homeowners | 14,638 | $1,289 | $18.9 million | 1.93% |
| Caldwell, ID, renters | 6,058 | $858 | $5.2 million | 1.29% |
Analyst note on Caldwell
Caldwell, ID counts 63,465 residents in 20,696 households, on 23.5 square miles. Household income in Caldwell, ID is $66,663; 14,638 of its 20,696 households own. 5,872 of the 20,696 occupied homes in Caldwell, ID heat with electricity.
Caldwell, ID has 21,423 housing units, 727 of them vacant or seasonal. Caldwell, ID ranks 2 of 12 Idaho cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (54.2%). Caldwell, ID ranks 3 of 12 Idaho cities for the share of mobile homes (6%).
Caldwell, ID ranks 4 of 12 Idaho cities for the lowest share of renters (29%).
ZIP codes in Caldwell
| ZIP area touching Caldwell, ID | Share of the ZIP's land inside Caldwell | Share of Caldwell's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 83605 (Caldwell, ID) | 61.2% | 66.0% |
| 83607 (Caldwell, ID) | 2.5% | 25.6% |
| 83687 (Caldwell, ID) | 2.6% | 5.6% |
| 83651 (Caldwell, ID) | 4.0% | 2.8% |
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Questions on Caldwell
Caldwell: what is the electricity rate?
Caldwell, ID has no price of its own; its 63,465 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 944 kWh month costs $111.
Caldwell: how does it rank among Idaho cities?
Caldwell, ID: rank 5 of 12 by its 63,465 residents, rank 9 of 12 by $66,663 median income.
Caldwell: how many homes heat with electricity?
Caldwell, ID: 5,872 of 20,696 occupied homes, 28.4%; Canyon County 33.0%.
Caldwell: how much income goes to electricity?
At 944 kWh a month, 2.0% of the $66,663 median income in Caldwell, ID.
Caldwell: damaging storms reported nearby?
9 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Caldwell, ID, 2015 to 2025, 14.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Caldwell?
Caldwell, ID: median home built 2002; 6,142 of 21,423 homes (28.7%) predate 1980, 16,635 are detached and 1,303 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Caldwell, ID renters struggle with rent?
3,096 of 5,711 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Caldwell, ID live below the poverty line?
8,227 residents.
How big are the homes in Caldwell, ID?
16,248 of 21,423 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.7 rooms.