The Town FilesAvimor, Idaho
Community in Ada County · population 1,255 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $530,100
- Household income
- $94,306
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 57 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 48.5
Avimor is a community of 1,255 people in Ada County, Idaho. The median home is worth $530,100, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for families than 99% of Idaho towns, more upscale than 99% of Idaho towns, better for retirees than 91% of Idaho towns.
How Avimor 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 Avimor is worth $530,100, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $94,306, which is more affordable than 21% of Idaho towns. 92.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Avimor | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $530,100 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | — | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $94,306 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 92.8% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 2012 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Avimor
| People | Avimor | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.5 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 19.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 91.2% |
Weather in Avimor
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 23.5°F. About 18.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 57.4 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Avimor since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 3, 2000 about 0.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 3, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on April 24, 2012.
Severe weather in Ada County since 1996
Ada County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2017 | Flood | DR-4342: Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 1, 2000 | Fire | DR-1341: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Ada County
Ada County had 288,010 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,588 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Avimor itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Avimor
- Hidden Springs, ID3.6 mi · 3,076 people · home $773,500
- Garden City, ID7.1 mi · 12,316 people · home $449,500
- Eagle, ID8.8 mi · 30,346 people · home $772,900
- Horseshoe Bend, ID10.7 mi · 715 people · home $276,900
- Boise City, ID11.9 mi · 235,684 people · home $484,800
- Star, ID12.4 mi · 11,117 people · home $564,300
- Meridian, ID12.9 mi · 117,635 people · home $531,600
- Emmett, ID13.5 mi · 7,647 people · home $342,000
Avimor questions
Is Avimor, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Avimor scores better for retirees than 91% of Idaho towns and quieter than 53%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.5).
How much does a house cost in Avimor?
The median owner-occupied home in Avimor is valued at $530,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,306, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Avimor?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.0 inches of precipitation a year and 57.4 inches of snow.
Does Avimor get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Avimor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 3, 2000. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- 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)