The Town FilesGrace, Idaho
City in Caribou County · population 920 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $189,500
- Household income
- $72,885
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 68 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 39.5
Grace is a city of 920 people in Caribou County, Idaho. The median home is worth $189,500, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for families than 82% of Idaho towns, better for cycling than 70% of Idaho towns.
How Grace 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 Grace is worth $189,500, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $72,885, which is more affordable than 98% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $883 a month. 85.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grace | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,500 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $883 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $72,885 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 85.8% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Grace
| People | Grace | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 16.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 91.2% |
Weather in Grace
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 13.3°F. About 15.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 67.5 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 200 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Grace since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on June 23, 2023 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 23, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 7, 2025.
Severe weather in Caribou County since 1996
Caribou County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
| December 31, 1964 | Flood | DR-186: Heavy Rains & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Caribou County
Caribou County had 3,566 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,400 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Grace itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Grace
2 public schools with 517 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 284 | 18.9 |
| GRACE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 233 | 12.9 |
Towns near Grace
- Soda Springs, ID9.3 mi · 3,133 people · home $241,400
- Georgetown, ID19.9 mi · 503 people · home $197,700
- Downey, ID22.4 mi · 571 people · home $173,800
- McCammon, ID23.8 mi · 825 people · home $296,300
- Montpelier, ID28.0 mi · 2,643 people · home $240,300
- Paris, ID29.3 mi · 541 people · home $267,300
Grace questions
Is Grace, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grace scores better for retirees than 50% of Idaho towns and quieter than 49%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in Grace?
The median owner-occupied home in Grace is valued at $189,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,885, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $883 a month.
What is the weather like in Grace?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 13.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.0 inches of precipitation a year and 67.5 inches of snow.
Does Grace get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Grace since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on June 23, 2023. 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)