The Town FilesMcCall, Idaho
City in Valley County · population 3,686 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $676,500
- Household income
- $60,253
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 132 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 38.9
McCall is a city of 3,686 people in Valley County, Idaho. The median home is worth $676,500, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 100% of Idaho towns, better for cycling than 91% of Idaho towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Idaho towns.
How McCall ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in McCall is worth $676,500, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 11.2 times the median household income of $60,253, which is more affordable than 0% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,134 a month. 70.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | McCall | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $676,500 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,134 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $60,253 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 11.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 70.6% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 59.2% | — |
Who lives in McCall
| People | McCall | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.4% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.8% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 31.9% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 10.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 91.2% |
Weather in McCall
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 13.5°F. About 23.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 132.2 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 224 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of McCall since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 25, 2018.
Severe weather in Valley County since 1996
Valley County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2022 | Fire | FM-5449: Four Corners Fire |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4443: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 18, 2017 | Flood | DR-4313: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Valley County
Valley County had 5,516 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,271 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in McCall itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in McCall
4 public schools with 1,208 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCCALL-DONNELLY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 439 | 15.1 |
| BARBARA R MORGAN ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 419 | 16.1 |
| PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 322 | 14.0 |
| HEARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 28 | 7.0 |
McCall questions
Is McCall, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McCall scores better for retirees than 76% of Idaho towns and quieter than 73%. 35.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in McCall?
The median owner-occupied home in McCall is valued at $676,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,253, so homes cost about 11.2 times income. Median rent is $1,134 a month.
What is the weather like in McCall?
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.1 inches of precipitation a year and 132.2 inches of snow.
Does McCall get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of McCall in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)