The Town FilesMcCammon, Idaho
City in Bannock County · population 825 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $296,300
- Household income
- $66,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 36.8
McCammon is a city of 825 people in Bannock County, Idaho. The median home is worth $296,300, close to the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 90% of Idaho towns, better for families than 86% of Idaho towns, quieter than 84% of Idaho towns.
How McCammon 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 McCammon is worth $296,300, close to the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $66,250, which is more affordable than 50% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $973 a month. 86.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | McCammon | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,300 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $973 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $66,250 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 86.4% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.5% | — |
Who lives in McCammon
| People | McCammon | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 91.2% |
Weather in McCammon
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 14.6°F. About 15.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.7 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 179 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of McCammon since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 18, 1983 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 1983.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 9, 1983.
Severe weather in Bannock County since 1996
Bannock County has been included in 5 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 1, 2000 | Fire | DR-1341: Wildfires |
| December 31, 1964 | Flood | DR-186: Heavy Rains & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Bannock County
Bannock County had 37,594 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,720 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in McCammon itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in McCammon
1 public school with 257 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 257 | 18.4 |
Towns near McCammon
- Inkom, ID10.8 mi · 792 people · home $270,600
- Downey, ID15.5 mi · 571 people · home $173,800
- Pocatello, ID20.7 mi · 56,320 people · home $271,000
- Chubbuck, ID23.6 mi · 15,570 people · home $341,700
- Grace, ID23.8 mi · 920 people · home $189,500
- Tyhee, ID25.1 mi · 1,130 people · home $461,000
- Arbon Valley, ID26.2 mi · 666 people · home $273,600
- Fort Hall, ID28.7 mi · 3,195 people · home $203,300
McCammon questions
Is McCammon, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McCammon scores better for retirees than 72% of Idaho towns and quieter than 84%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in McCammon?
The median owner-occupied home in McCammon is valued at $296,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,250, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $973 a month.
What is the weather like in McCammon?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 14.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.5 inches of precipitation a year and 44.7 inches of snow.
Does McCammon get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of McCammon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 18, 1983. 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)