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Camas County, ID
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Camas County, Idaho.
Population
1,124
Land area
1,074sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Camas County
Camas County at a glance
- Camas County is 96% less dense than Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,955, 26% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $304,000 (27% below Idaho) and median rent is $1,000 a month.
Local data for Camas County, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camas County, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,955
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$304,000
Median rent
$1,000/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
34.4%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
42.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Irish Americans (192), Mexican Americans (100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,704
352 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,454
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.2M
FY 2026, $7,649 per person
PPP loans
$971K
34 loans, 207 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$3,546
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Camas County, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.2%
Average one-way commute: 42.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camas County, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
227
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
5
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 9°F
14.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camas County, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Camas County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Camas County, ID?
- Fairfield is the largest city or town in Camas County, with about 499 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Camas County?
- Camas County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 83322, 83327.
- What is the population of Camas County, ID?
- About 1,124 people live in Camas County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Camas County?
- Camas County borders Elmore County, Blaine County, Gooding County, Lincoln County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023