The Town FilesCascade, Idaho
City in Valley County · population 1,005 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $346,100
- Household income
- $53,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 86 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 48.9
Cascade is a city of 1,005 people in Valley County, Idaho. The median home is worth $346,100, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks quieter than 100% of Idaho towns, better for a vacation home than 96% of Idaho towns, better for retirees than 90% of Idaho towns.
How Cascade 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 Cascade is worth $346,100, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 6.4 times the median household income of $53,750, which is more affordable than 12% of Idaho towns. 82.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cascade | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,100 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | — | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $53,750 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 82.6% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 52.6% | — |
Who lives in Cascade
| People | Cascade | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 17.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.8% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.0% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 15.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 91.2% |
Weather in Cascade
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 14.8°F. About 23.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 86.3 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 225 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Cascade since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 27, 1958 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 27, 1958.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on September 5, 2013.
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 Cascade itself the ACS puts it at 8.8%.
Public schools in Cascade
2 public schools with 206 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASCADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 109 | 18.2 |
| CASCADE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 97 | 8.8 |
Towns near Cascade
- Council, ID24.8 mi · 867 people · home $201,300
- McCall, ID27.8 mi · 3,686 people · home $676,500
Cascade questions
Is Cascade, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cascade scores better for retirees than 90% of Idaho towns and quieter than 100%. 26.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.9).
How much does a house cost in Cascade?
The median owner-occupied home in Cascade is valued at $346,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,750, so homes cost about 6.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Cascade?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 14.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.8 inches of precipitation a year and 86.3 inches of snow.
Does Cascade get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Cascade since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 27, 1958. 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)