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Best Counties for Families in Idaho 2026

44 counties ranked by schools, safety, income, and affordability.

Top 5 Family Counties in Idaho

1Fremont County
63.6
2Blaine County
59.1
3Teton County
61.4
4Caribou County
65.4
5Valley County
54.3

All 44 Family-Ranked Counties in Idaho

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Fremont County, ID6663.6
2Blaine County, ID6459.1
3Teton County, ID6361.4
4Caribou County, ID6265.4
5Valley County, ID5254.3
6Clearwater County, ID5258.8
7Jefferson County, ID5152.8
8Clark County, ID5054.1
9Oneida County, ID5059.3
10Boise County, ID5057.3
11Franklin County, ID5059.6
12Butte County, ID4963.2
13Idaho County, ID4960
14Lewis County, ID4855.5
15Camas County, ID4856.5
16Bear Lake County, ID4663.3
17Latah County, ID4652.6
18Lincoln County, ID4653.9
19Madison County, ID4653.7
20Boundary County, ID4556.6
21Bingham County, ID4448.6
22Gem County, ID4454.9
23Custer County, ID4359.8
24Power County, ID4248
25Washington County, ID4256.8
26Bonner County, ID4250.6
27Owyhee County, ID4149.3
28Lemhi County, ID3954.5
29Payette County, ID3949.3
30Nez Perce County, ID3840.3
31Adams County, ID3754.8
32Gooding County, ID3747.5
33Shoshone County, ID3747.6
34Ada County, ID3745.3
35Cassia County, ID3647.4
36Kootenai County, ID3645.2
37Minidoka County, ID3545.2
38Benewah County, ID3446.5
39Bannock County, ID3442.2
40Bonneville County, ID3341.4
41Jerome County, ID3240.4
42Elmore County, ID3042.5
43Twin Falls County, ID2939.5
44Canyon County, ID2836.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Idaho?

Based on our analysis of school quality, safety, income, and cost of living, Fremont County ranks as the top family county in Idaho with a family score of 66.

How many counties in Idaho are ranked for families?

We rank 44 counties in Idaho for family suitability, scoring each on school quality (35%), safety (30%), income (20%), and cost of living (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.