Updated April 2026 · 8 cities · 6 data sources
Idaho Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Idaho has an average safety score of 69/100 across 3 cities, above the national average of 61.5/100.
School Quality
Idaho cities average a school score of 69.7/100 across 3 cities.
Top School Districts
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| CASCADE | 70 | B |
| COTTONWOOD | 70 | B |
| Meridian | 69 | B |
Lowest-Rated Schools
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 69 | B |
| CASCADE | 70 | B |
| COTTONWOOD | 70 | B |
Air Quality
Idaho cities average a median AQI of 32 across 2 cities.
Best Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls | 25 | B | 16 |
| Boise | 39 | C | 31 |
Worst Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | 39 | C | 31 |
| Twin Falls | 25 | B | 16 |
Hospital Quality
Idaho cities have an average hospital quality rating of 2.8/5 across 8 cities with a total of 14 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls | 5/5 | 1 |
| Caldwell | 5/5 | 1 |
| Boise | 4/5 | 6 |
| Nampa | 4/5 | 2 |
| Coeur d'Alene | 4/5 | 1 |
City Spending
Idaho cities average $7,661.8 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 53.6/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls | 55/100 | $10,406 |
| Caldwell | 55/100 | $10,082 |
| Meridian | 54/100 | $7,134 |
| Nampa | 54/100 | $10,687 |
| Coeur d'Alene | 50/100 | $0 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Nampa | $10,687 | 54/100 |
| Twin Falls | $10,406 | 55/100 |
| Caldwell | $10,082 | 55/100 |
| Meridian | $7,134 | 54/100 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $0 | 50/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Idaho has 8 tracked cities with an average safety score of 69, school score of 69.7, and water safety score of 0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Nampa is the safest city in Idaho with a safety score of 78/100 (Grade B).
CASCADE has the highest average school score in Idaho at 70/100 (Grade B).
Twin Falls has the highest fiscal health score in Idaho at 55/100 with per-capita spending of $10,406.
Twin Falls has the best air quality in Idaho with a median AQI of 25 (Grade B).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.
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Source: Census Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, 2026.