The Town FilesCaribou County, Idaho
7,162 people. The median home is worth $241,500 (typical Idaho town: $291,900) and the median household earns $68,782.
Towns in Caribou County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soda Springs | 3,133 | $241,400 | $57,361 | 37.1 |
People and housing
| Caribou County | Typical Idaho town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,500 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $847 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $68,782 | $66,924 |
| Median age | 38.5 | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Jobs and pay
3,566 jobs in 2024, average pay $67,400 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 327 storm events in Caribou County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Caribou County has been included in 5 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| May 5, 1977 | Drought | EM-3040: Drought |
| December 31, 1964 | Flood | DR-186: Heavy Rains & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).