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County population in July 2011: 16,669 (55% urban, 45% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 4,423
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,116
% of renters here:

20%
State:

21%

Land area: 563 sq. mi.
Water area: 3.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 30 people per square mile 
 
  (low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Gem County: 86.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (19.2%), Educational,health and social services (17.7%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 72%
  • Government: 16%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 12%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Races in Gem County, Idaho:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (88.5%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (8.4%)
  • Two or more races (2.4%)

Median resident age:  37.5 years
Idaho median age:  33.2 years

Males: 7,541  (49.7%)
Females: 7,640  (50.3%)

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Gem County,ID real estate house value trend



Average household size:
Gem County:

2.7 people
Idaho:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $41,204 ($34,460 in 1999)
This county:

$41204
Idaho:

$44925

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $571 (lower quartile is $434, upper quartile is $702)
This county:

$571
State:

$587


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $163,769 (it was $99,500 in 2000)
Gem County:

$163,769
Idaho:

$171,700
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $118,908 - $249,239

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $227,570
Here:

$227,570
State:

$235,809

Townhouses or other attached units: $113,119
Here:

$113,119
State:

$178,173

Mobile homes: $87,781
Here:

$87,781
State:

$52,209

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $31,354
Here:

$31,354
State:

$37,997
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,051
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $307

Institutionalized population: 144

Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 2
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 10
  • Burglaries: 6
  • Thefts: 11
  • Auto thefts: 3

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 2
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 6
  • Burglaries: 8
  • Thefts: 12
  • Auto thefts: 9

Gem County, ID map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2004: 131 buildings, average cost: $149,200
  • 2005: 213 buildings, average cost: $143,800
  • 2006: 165 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2007: 72 buildings, average cost: $157,300
  • 2008: 21 buildings, average cost: $150,400
  • 2009: 19 buildings, average cost: $148,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)




2004 Presidential Election results in Gem County Idaho:

Bush/Cheney (Republican): 75.9%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 22.8%


2008 Presidential Election results in Gem County Idaho:

McCain (Republican): 71.3%
Obama (Democratic): 27.6%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $897 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $818 (0.5%)


Gem County household income distribution in 2009 Gem County home values distribution


Gem County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.8%
(11.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 14.0% for other race residents, 31.6% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

13.1%
Whole state:

11.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

4.4%
Whole state:

4.6%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Gem County is $509 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $566 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $823 a month.

Cities in this county include: Emmett, Emmett Bench, Emmett Valley, Sweet.

Gem County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

2005 air pollution in Gem County:

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual: 9.5 µg/m3(standard limit: 15.0 µg/m3). Near U.S. average.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 24-hour: 33 µg/m3(standard limit: 35 µg/m3). Near U.S. average.


Local government website:www.co.gem.id.us

Click to draw/clear Gem County borders

Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Gem County: Indian Jakes (A), Van Duesan Ranch (B), Star Lane Pond Public Fishing Area (C), Airport Pond Public Fishing Area (D), Plaza Road Bridge Access Area (E), Antelope Campground (F), Sage Hen Dam Recreation Site (G), Cooper School (H), Third Fork Guard Station (I), Third Fork Project Camp (J), Hollywood Point Campground (K), Eastside Campground (L), Sage Hen Campground (M), Butte Ranch (N), Gem County Fire District 2 Sweet Station (O), Gem County Fire District 1 Station 2 (P), Gem County Fire District 2 Ola Station (Q). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Sweet Cemetery (1), Emmett Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Beech Lake (A), Gabes Bathtub (B), Black Canyon Reservoir (C), Sage Hen Reservoir (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Anderson Creek (A), Bissel Creek (B), Bristol Creek (C), Brush Creek (D), Church Creek (E), Coon Creek (F), Corral Creek (G), Fourmile Creek (H), Haw Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Ada County , Adams County , Boise County , Canyon County , Payette County , Valley County , Washington County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

8.2%
Idaho:

6.9%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 417
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 79.4%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%

Number of foreign born residents: 751 (30% naturalized citizens)

Gem County:

4.9%
Whole state:

5.0%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 171
  • 1990 to 1994: 162
  • 1985 to 1989: 157
  • 1980 to 1984: 71
  • 1975 to 1979: 30
  • 1970 to 1974: 19
  • 1970 to 1974: 36
  • 1965 to 1969: 105

Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.9 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 55.5%

Gem County marital status for males
Gem County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 4,624
  • One, attached: 92
  • Two: 113
  • 3 or 4: 84
  • 5 to 9: 94
  • 10 to 19: 15
  • 20 or more: 23
  • Mobile homes: 822
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 21

Housing units in Gem County with a mortgage: 2,076 (251 second mortgage, 285 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,029

Here:

66.9% with mortgage
State:

73.2% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 35.20%
Here35.2%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 5,343
Total congregations: 23

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristInternational Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Adherents2,461 (46.1%)574 (10.7%)307 (5.7%)305 (5.7%)255 (4.8%)
Congregations6 (26.1%)1 (4.3%)1 (4.3%)1 (4.3%)1 (4.3%)
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChurch of the NazareneUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionOther
Adherents227 (4.2%)196 (3.7%)178 (3.3%)178 (3.3%)662 (12.4%)
Congregations1 (4.3%)1 (4.3%)2 (8.7%)1 (4.3%)8 (34.8%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Gem County - Emmett, Emmett Bench, Emmett Valley, Sweet

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Gem County:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Gem County:

6.08 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.7%
Idaho:

7.7%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.4%
Idaho:

25.7%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Gem County:

12.3%
State:

11.7%


Agriculture in Gem County:

Average size of farms: 276 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $34,248
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $366.22
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 67.82%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $36,483
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 10.91%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 91.51%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $36,071
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 93.64%
Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 12.38
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 8.40%
Corn for grain: 1765 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 1892 harvested acres
Vegetables: 24 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 591 acres

Tornado activity:

Gem County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is above Idaho state average. It is 9.1 times below overall U.S. average.

Earthquake activity:

Gem County-area historical earthquake activity is below Idaho state average. It is 1% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/28/1995 at 06:26:21, a magnitude 4.7 (4.3 MB, 4.6 ML, 4.7 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 90.4 miles away from the county center
On 11/10/1993 at 14:54:24, a magnitude 4.6 (3.6 MB, 4.3 ML, 4.6 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 85.8 miles away from the county center
On 2/17/1992 at 16:52:40, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.0 miles away from the county center
On 4/11/1995 at 12:20:55, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 ML, 4.2 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 75.6 miles away from Gem County center
On 11/30/2002 at 09:29:25, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 72.1 miles away from the county center
On 10/27/1994 at 03:35:53, a magnitude 4.0 (3.6 ML, 4.0 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 64.4 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Idaho Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: June 2, 2010 to June 10, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1927): July 27, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1927, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Idaho Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3244): September 13, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3244, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Idaho Severe Storms/Flooding, Incident Period: November 16, 1996 to January 3, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1154): January 4, 1997, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1154, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Idaho Heavy Rains & Flooding, Incident Period: December 31, 1964, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-186): December 31, 1964, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-186, Natural disaster type: Flood, Heavy Rain

The number of natural disasters in Gem County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 1

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Wood products (8%)
  • Computer and electronic products (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Wood products (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (73%)
  • Germany (3%)
  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (3%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • Spain (2%)
  • Philippines (2%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Gem County (%):



  • United States or American (19%)
  • German (17%)
  • English (13%)
  • Irish (7%)
  • Norwegian (4%)
  • Scottish (3%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)


Gem County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 4,772 (77%)
  • Carpooled: 839 (13%)
  • Taxi: 6 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 9 (0%)
  • Walked: 167 (3%)
  • Other means: 50 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 384 (6%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Gem County, Idaho:

  • 103 people in nursing homes
  • 53 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 24 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 11 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children
  • 6 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 2 people in homes for the mentally ill

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $35,001.

9.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($40,833 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.47%
Idaho average:

9.61%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
5.03% relocated from other counties in Idaho ($20,411 average AGI)
4.44% relocated from other states ($20,421 average AGI)
Gem County:

4.44%
Idaho average:

5.54%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Ada County, ID  2.46% ($45,396 average AGI)
from Canyon County, ID  1.10% ($39,417)
from Payette County, ID  0.33% ($33,222)
from Boise County, ID  0.24% ($30,538)
from Valley County, ID  0.22% ($20,583)


8.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,742 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.75%
Idaho average:

8.30%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
6.29% relocated to other counties in Idaho ($26,222 average AGI)
2.46% relocated to other states ($7,518 average AGI)
Gem County:

2.46%
Idaho average:

4.23%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Ada County, ID  3.37% ($28,181 average AGI)
to Canyon County, ID  1.55% ($26,202)
to Payette County, ID  0.54% ($33,207)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.4
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 13.3

Births per 1000 population in Gem County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.6
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.9

Deaths per 1000 population in Gem County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 11.9
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 4.7

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Gem County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 2,692 (2,400 aged, 292 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 18%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 17%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 6.26
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 3057.070
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 100.230
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 25602.96

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1216.740
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1198.300

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 13.5
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 61.45

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 18.44

EPA green book nonattainment status in 2004-2006: 1

Household type by relationship:

Households: 14,982
  • In family households: 13,368 (3,549 male householders, 625 female householders)
    3,572 spouses, 4,802 children (4,255 natural, 136 adopted, 411 stepchildren), 264 grandchildren, 54 brothers or sisters, 69 parents, 204 other relatives, 229 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,614 (590 male householders (477 living alone)), 766 female householders (677 living alone)), 258 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 199 (140 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,873 2-persons, 824 3-persons, 776 4-persons, 380 5-persons, 205 6-persons, 116 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,154 1-person, 162 2-persons, 25 3-persons, 15 4-persons.

92.8% of residents of Gem County speak English at home.
5.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (48% speak English very well, 29% speak English well, 16% speak English not well, 7% don't speak English at all).
0.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (48% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 28% speak English not well, 6% don't speak English at all).
0.5% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (60% speak English very well, 17% speak English well, 23% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (42% speak English very well, 58% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $82,263,000 ($5153 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $3,740,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $44,316,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $14,612,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $427,000
Federal grants: $16,076,000
Federal procurement contracts: $1,120,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $5,711,000 ($1,020,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $3,334,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $17,733,000
Federal Government insurance: $4,966,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 1,046
Here:

64 per 1000 residents
State:

78 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 895
Here:

55 per 1000 residents
State:

37 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +136
Here:

+8 per 1000 residents
State:

+10 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +829
Here:

+51 per 1000 residents
State:

+43 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Gem County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 1.07 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.8
State:

6.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.4
State:

4.1

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 341
  • 2000 to 2004: 772
  • 1990 to 1999: 1,114
  • 1980 to 1989: 716
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,568
  • 1960 to 1969: 430
  • 1950 to 1959: 420
  • 1940 to 1949: 517
  • 1939 or earlier: 842
Rooms in houses/apartments in Gem County, Idaho
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 14
  • 2 rooms: 61
  • 3 rooms: 150
  • 4 rooms: 481
  • 5 rooms: 1,191
  • 6 rooms: 1,161
  • 7 rooms: 620
  • 8 rooms: 336
  • 9+ rooms: 409
  • 1 room: 10
  • 2 rooms: 126
  • 3 rooms: 117
  • 4 rooms: 328
  • 5 rooms: 310
  • 6 rooms: 142
  • 7 rooms: 62
  • 8 rooms: 16
  • 9+ rooms: 5
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Gem County, Idaho
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 33
  • 1 bedroom: 197
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,131
  • 3 bedrooms: 2,280
  • 4 bedrooms: 552
  • 5+ bedrooms: 230
  • no bedroom: 46
  • 1 bedroom: 182
  • 2 bedrooms: 493
  • 3 bedrooms: 340
  • 4 bedrooms: 48
  • 5+ bedrooms: 7
Cars and other vehicles available in Gem County, Idaho in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 116
  • 1 vehicle: 928
  • 2 vehicles: 1,893
  • 3 vehicles: 940
  • 4 vehicles: 401
  • 5+ vehicles: 145
  • no vehicle: 96
  • 1 vehicle: 517
  • 2 vehicles: 374
  • 3 vehicles: 108
  • 4 vehicles: 8
  • 5+ vehicles: 13

56% of Gem County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 45% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 53% lived in Idaho.

Gem County:

56.3%
State average:

50.5%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 7437
  • Northeast: 256
  • Midwest: 1473
  • South: 763
  • West: 4425

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $66,800


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Gem County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Electricity (42.7%)
  • Utility gas (26.5%)
  • Wood (15.0%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9.4%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3.9%)
  • Other fuel (1.9%)
  • Coal or coke (0.6%)
  • Electricity (40.7%)
  • Utility gas (36.1%)
  • Wood (9.9%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6.8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6.5%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 76
Here:

3.9%
Idaho:

7.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 57
Here:

5.5%
Idaho:

5.7%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 66
Here:

20.7%
Idaho:

22.0%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Gem County government finances in 2006:

  • Charges - Hospital Public: $7,140,000
    All Other: $623,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $160,000
    Solid Waste Management: $56,000
  • Current Operations - Hospitals: $7,237,000
    Regular Highways: $1,551,000
    General - Other: $1,190,000
    Correctional Institutions: $966,000
    Police Protection: $644,000
    Financial Administration: $627,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $610,000
    Central Staff Services: $504,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $450,000
    Solid Waste Management: $447,000
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $373,000
    Health - Other: $257,000
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $35,000
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $282,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Other Higher Education: $6,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $368,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $344,000
    Interest Earnings: $152,000
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,051,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,683,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $748,000
    Health - Other: $12,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,194,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $240,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $987,000
    Highways: $927,000
    All Other: $489,000
    Health and Hospitals: $143,000
  • Tax - Property: $3,172,000
    Other License: $200,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $90,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,198,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 339
  • Number of aged recipients: 33
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 306
  • Number of recipients under 18: 49
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 236
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 54
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 147
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 135


Gem County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
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Gem County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
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Most common first names in Gem County, ID among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John9077.3 years
William8075.2 years
Robert7773.1 years
James7573.3 years
Mary6783.3 years
Charles5475.3 years
George5179.7 years
Dorothy4077.6 years
Frank4078.3 years
Margaret3682.3 years
Most common last names in Gem County, ID among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith6177.4 years
Johnson3874.7 years
Brown3081.5 years
Davis2876.2 years
Hill2572.7 years
Jones2478.0 years
Lee2476.0 years
Howard1979.7 years
Williams1868.0 years
Walker1877.9 years
Businesses in Gem County, ID
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1McDonald's2
Ace Hardware2Nike1
Albertsons2Pizza Hut2
AutoZone1Quiznos2
Big O Tires1RadioShack1
Cold Stone Creamery1SONIC Drive-In1
Cricket Wireless1Starbucks3
Curves1Subway2
Domino's Pizza1True Value1
FedEx4U-Haul1
H&R Block1UPS3
Home Depot1Walgreens3
Jimmy John's2Wendy's1
MasterBrand Cabinets1

Gem County on our top lists:

  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"

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