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Ketchum, ID
City in Blaine County, Idaho.
Population
3,594
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,121
ZIP codes
0
Ketchum and its ZIP codes
Ketchum at a glance
- Ketchum is about 48 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- It is the 44th most populous of 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- Households here earn a median of $93,046 a year, 20% more than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $824,000 (97% above Idaho) and median rent is $1,186 a month.
Local data for Ketchum, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ketchum, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,046
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$824,000
Median rent
$1,186/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
63.2%
Median age
58.3
Average commute
13.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (838), Irish Americans (480), Norwegian Americans (359).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blaine County. PPP loans are for Ketchum.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,702
14,438 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$202,612
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $6,959 per person
How people get to work
Ketchum, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.7%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit2.9%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle6.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home18.7%
Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ketchum, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
377
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 8°F
17.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ketchum, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.2%
U.S. 33.3% -12.1 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Ketchum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun ValleyCity | 2 mi | 9.6 |
| HaileyCity | 12 mi | 4 |
| BellevueCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| GannettCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ketchum, ID in?
- Ketchum is in Blaine County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Ketchum, ID?
- About 3,594 people live in Ketchum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ketchum?
- Nearby places include Sun Valley (2 mi), Hailey (12 mi), Bellevue (16 mi), Gannett (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023