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Neighborhood Report for Island Park

This comprehensive research report provides up-to-date and accurate data, along with AI-powered analysis, on the following area:

Address	Surroundings	Created on
Island Park, Idaho	3.14-mi Radius	09/09/2024

Executive Summary

Fun Facts

Historical Overview: Island Park, Idaho, is known for having the longest "Main Street" in America, stretching over 33 miles. This unique feature is a result of the town's incorporation to control liquor sales in the 1940s.
Natural Beauty: The area is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, including the nearby Henry's Lake and the Island Park Reservoir, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
Wildlife Haven: Island Park is part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, home to a diverse array of wildlife, including elk, moose, and grizzly bears, offering residents and visitors unique wildlife viewing opportunities.

Suitability

Retirees: With a median age of 60.3 years and 38% of the population being seniors, Island Park is highly suitable for retirees seeking a peaceful, nature-centric lifestyle.
Families Without Children: The high percentage (55%) of families without children suggests a community that values tranquility and perhaps has fewer amenities geared towards young children.
Young Professionals: The area may not be ideal for young professionals due to the low labor force participation rate (38.5%) and the lack of nearby employment opportunities, as indicated by the average commute time of 0 minutes.

The Positive

Low Crime Rates: The property crime index of 68 and personal crime index of 88, both below the national average, indicate a safe environment for residents.
High Median Household Income: With a median household income of $100,000, the area is relatively affluent, which can contribute to better community services and amenities.
Natural Environment: The abundance of wooded areas (51%) and water bodies (5%) provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities and a serene living environment.

The Negative

High Vacancy Rate: The 84% vacancy rate suggests a transient population or a high number of seasonal homes, which might affect community cohesion and local services.
Limited Housing Options: With only 15% owner-occupied and 1% renter-occupied homes, finding a permanent residence could be challenging.
Low Walkability: The walk score of 7/100 indicates that the area is highly car-dependent, which might be inconvenient for those who prefer walking or using public transportation.

Alternatives

Driggs, Idaho : Located about 70 miles south, Driggs offers a similar natural beauty with a more vibrant community and better amenities. It has a higher walk score and more diverse housing options.
Victor, Idaho : Just a bit further from Driggs, Victor provides a small-town feel with a growing community and better access to employment opportunities. It also offers a range of outdoor activities and a slightly higher median home value.
Ashton, Idaho : Approximately 30 miles south of Island Park, Ashton is a small town with a close-knit community and more affordable housing options. It offers a balance between rural tranquility and access to essential services.

Desirability Score

Measures how closely a neighborhood matches an ideal location, ignoring cost. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better suitability for the typical homebuyer.

61/100

Bang for the Buck Score

Measures the quality of life relative to cost. Scores range from 0 to 100; a score above 50 indicates good value, while below 50 suggests the area may be overpriced.

54/100

Data and Statistics

The People
The Economy
Housing
Safety and Security
Schools
1. Public School Districts
2. Charter, Magnet, and Private Schools
Environmental Health
Natural Risks
1. Earthquake Risk
2. Flood Risk
Lifestyle
Politics and Social Climate
1. Voting Patterns
2. Ideological Leanings
Investment Insights
1. Value Appreciation Forecast
2. Rental Viability Analysis

The People

Population

Rising population growth often signals a vibrant, growing community, leading to increased housing demand and potential for value appreciation. However, it's a double-edged sword; rapid growth might stretch local infrastructure and resources, possibly impacting the area's quality of life.

Population	222
Population (5-Year Projection)	223
5-Year Growth Forecast	0.45%
Density (Person per Square Mile)	7
Density Level	Low

Household Composition

The makeup of households is a valuable insight for those seeking areas that resonate with family-oriented or child-friendly vibes.

Household Makeup
Number of Households	119
Average Household Size	1.87
Families with Kids	17.65%
Families without Kids	54.62%
Non-Families	27.73%

Age Groups

Age information is helpful for those aiming to align their living environment with their lifestyle preferences—whether you’re drawn to the energy and vibrancy of younger communities or the tranquility and maturity of areas with an older demographic.

Age Groups
Median Age	60.30
0-9 Years	5.86%
10-19 Years	10.81%
20-34 Years	7.66%
35-49 Years	12.16%
50-64 Years	25.23%
65+ Years	38.29%

Racial/Ethnic Composition

This breakdown helps pinpoint areas that align with your desire for cultural homogeneity or diversity.

Non-Hispanic White	92.34%
Hispanic	3.15%
Black/African American	0.45%
Asian	0.45%
Other	3.60%

The Economy

Education

Educational attainment percentages are for individuals aged 25 and older. Higher education levels in a community often correlate with increased civic engagement, safety, and prosperity.

Educational Attainment Breakdown
Average Schooling Years	15.71
Less than High School	2.81%
High School or Some College	51.69%
College Degree	31.46%
Graduate/Professional Degree	14.04%

Income Distribution

This section provides a detailed breakdown of household income levels in the area. Understanding a community's financial standing can reveal insights into its standard of living, economic diversity, and growth potential.

Income Brackets
Median Household Income	$100,000
On Food Stamps/SNAP	1.68%
$0-$25K	7.56%
$25K-$50K	13.45%
$50K-$100K	28.57%
$100K-$200K	41.18%
$200K+	8.40%

Labor Market

Labor force participation is the percentage of the 16+ population working or actively seeking work. A higher rate shows greater economic engagement.

People not in the labor force are those neither working nor seeking work, like retirees, students, or discouraged workers.

The unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force without jobs. A lower rate signals a stronger job market with more opportunities.

Labor Force Participation Rate	38.54%
Unemployment Rate	1.33%

Housing

Occupancy Rates

Areas where most houses are owner-occupied (rather than rented) are more desirable because owners are more financially and emotionally invested in their properties and the community's well-being. High vacancy rates are a negative indicator, as they can signal that the area is in decline.

Occupancy
Total Housing Units	742
Owner Occupied	14.56%
Renter Occupied	1.48%
Vacant	83.96%

Age of Buildings

Reviewing the age of structures helps you understand the mix of modern and historic structures, anticipate the longevity of the infrastructure, and make informed investment decisions based on the area's growth and evolution.

Age Breakdown
Median Year Built	1986
New (Since 2020)	0.54%
Recent (2010-2019)	3.91%
Mid-Age (1980-2009)	57.14%
Old (Before 1980)	38.41%

Nearby Low-Income Housing

The availability of subsidized housing can influence neighborhood property values.

Main Types of Subsidized Housing:

Public Housing: Government-owned, managed by local authorities, offering affordable rents to low-income residents.
Project-Based Section 8: Private landlords provide reduced-rent apartments, subsidized by the government.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): Incentivizes private developers with tax credits to create below-market rent properties for low-income tenants. LIHTC does not directly subsidize rents.

In the table below, Properties refer to distinct parcels of land or buildings designated as low-income housing. Units are the individual housing units (such as apartments) within those properties.

Property Types
Total Properties	0
Closest Property (mi)	-
Total Units	0
Units per Square Mile	0.00
Public Housing	-
Section 8	-
LIHTC	-

Land Cover

Understanding a neighborhood's land cover helps you evaluate the aesthetic appeal, potential for recreational activities, and the balance of natural versus developed spaces.

Concise descriptions for each land cover category:

Landscaped Areas: Developed open spaces consisting mostly of vegetation, such as parks, golf courses, and residential gardens.
Residential Areas: Areas with a balanced mix of buildings and vegetation, such as single-family homes.
Urban & Commercial: Highly developed zones, including apartment complexes and commercial/industrial buildings.
Water Bodies: Open bodies of water like lakes, rivers, and ponds.
Wooded Areas: Forests dominated by tall trees, either deciduous, evergreen, or mixed.
Wild Vegetation: Areas with natural plant growth, including shrubs and herbaceous vegetation.
Farms & Gardens: Agricultural lands used for crops or livestock, such as fields of corn, soybeans, or pastures for grazing.
Marshes & Swamps: Wetlands either forested or grass-dominated.

Landscaped Areas	4.37%
Residential Areas	0.79%
Urban & Commercial	0.00%
Water Bodies	4.66%
Wooded Areas	50.91%
Wild Vegetation	27.92%
Farms & Gardens	0.00%
Marshes & Swamps	11.35%

Safety and Security

Crime Indexes

Crime Indexes compare local safety to a national average set at 100. For example, a crime index of 200 means the area has double the national average crime rate. Remember, the national average includes quieter rural areas, so urban centers may naturally show higher indexes.

Property crime involves private property, such as burglary and motor vehicle theft.
Personal crime is characterized as a violent crime that results in physical, emotional, or psychological harm to the victim, such as assault and battery.

Total Crime Index	71
Property Crime Index	68
Personal Crime Index	88

Fatal Car Accidents and DUIs

Government agencies release national fatal car accident data with a two-year delay. Extra caution is recommended in areas with higher accident frequencies.

You can see the exact location of fatal accidents on the map:

Non-DUI Accidents: Fatal accidents where the driver was not under the influence.
DUI Accidents: Fatal accidents where the driver was under the influence.

Data Period	2019-2022
All Fatal Accidents	0
Annual Fatal Accidents per Square Mile	0.00
Involving DUI	-

Sex Offender Registry

This section provides detailed information from the Sex Offender Registry, including names, addresses, and specific convictions, to enhance your neighborhood safety awareness.

Conviction Type
Total Sex Offenders	0
Sex Offenders per Square Mile	0.00
Closest Sex Offender (mi)	-
Offense Against Children	0
Rape	0
Sexual Battery	0
Other Offense	0

Schools

Public School Districts

In many areas, students' options for attending public schools are determined by their residential address, linking them to specific school districts. Consequently, the quality of the schools within these districts plays a crucial role in shaping the educational outcomes of students. Additionally, high-performing school districts often indicate a strong community commitment to education, which can reflect positively on the neighborhood's overall desirability.

On the map, you will find the school districts that intersect with your selected area, along with detailed information about the nearby schools within each district.

Main District	Fremont County Joint School District 215
Grade Range	PK-12
Number of Schools	8
Number of Students	2,222
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.04
State Rank	49 out of 77
State Rank Percentile	36.36%
Other Nearby Districts	-

Charter, Magnet, and Private Schools

For families seeking alternatives to traditional public schools, several options are available:

Charter Schools: Publicly funded but independently run, charter schools offer innovative curriculums and may enroll students from any area.
Magnet Schools: Specializing in areas like science, the arts, or technology, magnet schools attract students from multiple districts with unique programs.
Private Schools: Privately funded, these schools are not bound by many of the public school regulations and often provide customized educational experiences with smaller class sizes.

The map displays nearby charter, magnet, and private schools (if any) along with key information about each.

Name	Level	Type	Faith Affiliation	Coed	Distance (mi)	Students	State Rank Percentile	Student/Teacher Ratio	On Lunch Subsidy	White	Hispanic	Black	Asian
Island Park Charter School	Elementary (K-4)	Charter	-	-	5.38	22	-	22.00	-	72.73%	22.73%	0.00%	0.00%

Environmental Health

Air Quality

Air quality directly impacts health, with pollution linked to multiple health concerns. Air quality can vary within a day and seasonally. Our analysis uses hourly data from the past 365 days, highlighting the percentage of time the Air Quality Index (AQI) and specific pollutants were in the dangerous range.

Pollutants
Poor or Very Poor Air Quality	0.40%
Worst Month	July
Major Pollutant	O₃
Bad or Very Bad SO₂	0.00%
Bad or Very Bad NO₂	0.00%
Bad or Very Bad PM₁₀	0.00%
Bad or Very Bad PM_2.5	0.00%
Bad or Very Bad O₃	0.18%
Bad or Very Bad CO	0.00%

Hazardous Waste Sites

Hazardous waste sites near your home can pollute air, soil, and water, posing health risks like respiratory issues, contaminated drinking water, and long-term exposure to hazardous chemicals. Even compliant facilities, when densely clustered, can create cumulative environmental impacts that affect quality of life and property values.

We consider a facility high-risk based on a combination of the following criteria:

Active: Facilities with ongoing operations have a higher likelihood of environmental contamination.
Transport: Involvement in waste transport raises the risk of accidents or spills.
High Output: Large Quantity Generators (LQG) produce significant amounts of waste, posing greater risks.
TSDFs: Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) handle hazardous waste, with a high potential for leaks and spills.
History of Violations: Past violations of EPA or state regulations indicate a higher risk of non-compliance and incidents.

Facility Types
All Sites	0
High-Risk Sites	0
High-Risk Sites per Square Mile	0.00
Closest High-Risk Site (mi)	-
Active	0
Transport	0
Large Quantity Generator	0
TSDFs	0
With Recent Violations	0

Noise Pollution

A Soundscore™ rating, ranging from 50 (indicating high noise levels) to 100 (signifying low noise levels), measures the environmental noise of a location, providing a quantifiable insight into the auditory environment you can expect.

Sources of Noise
Sound Score	-
Airports	-
Vehicular Traffic	-
Local Commercial and Community	-

Natural Risks

Earthquake Risk

This section utilizes Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) data from the US Geological Survey (USGS) to forecast the maximum potential earthquake intensity and damage with a 2% probability of being exceeded in the area over the next 50 years, providing valuable insights into seismic risks.

PGA	0.37
Earthquake Risk	Moderate

Flood Risk

The flood risk data, sourced from FEMA, assess the likelihood and potential impacts of flooding by considering various factors including flood frequency, proximity to water bodies, and property characteristics like elevation and rebuilding costs.

On the map, areas are designated as high risk or moderate risk:

High Risk: Classified as Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA), these regions face a 1% annual chance of flooding (equivalent to a 26% chance over a 30-year period, or a 100-year flood risk). In these areas, purchasing flood insurance is mandatory.
Moderate Risk: These zones have a 0.2% annual chance of flooding (equivalent to a 6% chance within a 30-year timeframe, or a 500-year flood risk). Flood insurance is recommended here. Such areas may transition to high-risk in the future due to factors like urban development or environmental changes.

Has High-Risk Zones	No
Closest High-Risk Zone (mi)	-
Has Moderate-Risk Zones	No

Lifestyle

Walkability and Bikeability

The Walk Score, ranging from 0 to 100, gauges an address's accessibility on foot—the higher the score, the easier it is to accomplish daily errands without a car.

Similarly, the Bike Score evaluates an area's suitability for cycling based on infrastructure, topography, proximity to key destinations, road connectivity, and the cycling community's presence.

Walk Score®	7 (Car-Dependent)
Bike Score®	27 (Somewhat Bikeable)

Dating and Marriage Outlook

Gain insights into the area's potential for connections, dating, and finding life partners. This section explores the social landscape, highlighting marital status for residents 15 years and older and detailing the female-to-male ratio for those aged 20 to 44. A ratio above 1 indicates more women than men, suggesting enhanced dating prospects for men, and vice versa.

Marrital Status
Single, Never Married	13.20%
Married	79.70%
Other	7.11%
Female to Male Ratio	0.94

Pet Friendliness

Pets, especially dogs, provide a great way for locals to interact and build connections. If you have pets, you'll likely enjoy living in an area with a high percentage of fellow pet owners.

Has Any Pet	42.86%
Has Dog(s)	31.93%
Has Cat(s)	16.81%

Politics and Social Climate

Voting Patterns

Living in a community that shares your values can be important. Our detailed analysis of Presidential Election results at the precinct level—the most granular unit for voting data—allows you to understand the political tendencies of the area.

On the map, the precicits that intersect with your selected area, along with their vote count in the 2020 election, are presented:

Solid Democratic: Precincts where the Democratic margin (percentage voting for the Democratic candidate minus the percentage voting for the Republican candidate) exceeds 15%.
Leaning Democratic: Precincts where the Democratic margin is between 5% and 15%.
Balanced: Precincts where the democrat margin is between -5% and 5%.
Leaning Republican: Precincts where the Republican margin is between 5% and 15%.
Solid Republican: Precincts where the Republican margin exceeds 15%.

2020 Presidential Election Results
Joe Biden	26.12%
Donald Trump	70.66%

Ideological Leanings

Gain deeper insights into the social fabric of the neighborhood with data on self-reported ideological leanings, sourced from MRI-Simmons surveys.

Very Liberal	9.42%
Somewhat Liberal	27.54%
Somewhat Conservative	35.51%
Very Conservative	27.54%

Investment Insights

Value Appreciation Forecast

Our forecast uses the latest area-specific trends and market activities to offer a strategic overview of expected growth across the overall area, rather than for individual homes.

Median Home Value	691,176
5-Year Forecast Median Home Value	746,212
5-Year Appreciation Forecast	7.96%

Rental Viability Analysis

Gain insights into median rent and the rent-to-value ratio to identify promising rental investment opportunities. The 1% rule suggests a property is viable if the monthly rent is at least 1% of its value. Note that using area medians may skew this figure, especially if low-end homes dominate the rental market. Despite this, the ratio is a useful initial indicator for further exploration of rental investments.

Median Monthly Rent	0
Median Home Value	691,176
Rent to Value Ratio	0.00%

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