Economy & Jobs — Gooding, Idaho
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,899 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$42,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,207 |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| In Labor Force | 1,669 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 31.9% |
| Retail | 13.7% |
| Professional | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Bars | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.