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Valley County, ID
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Valley County, Idaho.
Population
12,389
Land area
3,665sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Valley County
Valley County at a glance
- Valley County is 86% less dense than Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,078, close to the Idaho median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $657,000 (57% above Idaho) and median rent is $1,117 a month.
- Its largest cities are McCall (3,946), Cascade (1,118) and Donnelly (195).
Local data for Valley County, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Valley County, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,078
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$657,000
Prices +3.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,117/mo
Homeownership
81.9%
Bachelor's or higher
40.1%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,015), Irish Americans (2,113), French Americans (547).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,990
5,740 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,881
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $10,322 per person
PPP loans
$24.2M
526 loans, 3,607 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$122K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Valley County, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.8%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle3.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home16.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valley County, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
213
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
19
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valley County, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Valley County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Valley County, ID?
- McCall is the largest city or town in Valley County, with about 3,946 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Valley County?
- Valley County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 83611, 83615, 83638, 83677.
- What is the population of Valley County, ID?
- About 12,389 people live in Valley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Valley County?
- Valley County borders Gem County, Idaho County, Boise County, Lemhi County, Adams County, Custer County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023