Ririe: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Ririe center on a median $67,123 (1.3× below Jefferson County median $86,679; 1.2× below Idaho median $77,800), with homes at a median value of $160,700. The surrounding county supports 61,259 jobs (avg $49,303).
- $84,593 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (at Idaho median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $67,123 — below the Idaho median ($74,279). Poverty rate 4.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 32% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 19.0% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 32.3% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.4% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $55,800 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $4,720,275 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $84,593 (at Idaho median) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $73,240 |
| Median Household Income | $67,123 (vs Idaho $74,279) |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $67,123 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.3% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 61,259 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $3,020,258,869 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,303 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 822,690 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% (vs Idaho 2.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 269 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 99,795 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 371.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Vegetable Totals, Animal Totals, Grain, Cattle |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 4,074 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 61,200 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 3,476,556 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 11 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 43 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 14 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 7 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 91 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 92 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 12 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 36 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (4)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Maverik Inc 156 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 4 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER SWAN VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $3,036,783,483 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 24,497.30 (vs Idaho $8,060) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 123,964 people (vs Idaho 56,447) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 86.2% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 29.5 years (vs Idaho 36.1y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 17.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12