The Town FilesPayette County, Idaho
26,771 people. The median home is worth $341,800 (typical Idaho town: $291,900) and the median household earns $67,673.
Towns in Payette County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payette | 8,127 | $276,500 | $55,208 | 36.5 |
| Fruitland | 6,072 | $329,600 | $65,457 | 34.8 |
People and housing
| Payette County | Typical Idaho town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $341,800 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $860 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $67,673 | $66,924 |
| Median age | 38.9 | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 11.4% |
Jobs and pay
7,122 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,412 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 128 storm events in Payette County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Payette County has been included in 6 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| July 27, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1927: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| January 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | DR-1154: Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
| December 31, 1964 | Flood | DR-186: Heavy Rains & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).