The Town FilesGeorgetown, Idaho
City in Bear Lake County · population 503 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,700
- Household income
- $70,179
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 83 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 31.3
Georgetown is a city of 503 people in Bear Lake County, Idaho. The median home is worth $197,700, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Idaho towns, better for a vacation home than 96% of Idaho towns, better for families than 92% of Idaho towns.
How Georgetown 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 Georgetown is worth $197,700, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $70,179, which is more affordable than 96% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 94.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Georgetown | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,700 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $950 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $70,179 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 94.4% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.8% | — |
Who lives in Georgetown
| People | Georgetown | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 31.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.6% | 91.2% |
Weather in Georgetown
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 6.7°F. About 17.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 83.1 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 217 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Georgetown since 1950.
Severe weather in Bear Lake County since 1996
Bear Lake County has been included in 4 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| May 5, 1977 | Drought | EM-3040: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Bear Lake County
Bear Lake County had 1,998 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,230 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Georgetown itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Georgetown
1 public school with 86 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 86 | 12.3 |
Towns near Georgetown
- Montpelier, ID11.1 mi · 2,643 people · home $240,300
- Soda Springs, ID16.8 mi · 3,133 people · home $241,400
- Paris, ID17.5 mi · 541 people · home $267,300
- Grace, ID19.9 mi · 920 people · home $189,500
- Afton, WY27.8 mi · 2,172 people · home $358,000
Georgetown questions
Is Georgetown, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Georgetown scores better for retirees than 61% of Idaho towns and quieter than 57%. 11.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.3).
How much does a house cost in Georgetown?
The median owner-occupied home in Georgetown is valued at $197,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,179, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Georgetown?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 6.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.9 inches of precipitation a year and 83.1 inches of snow.
Does Georgetown get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Georgetown in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)