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Caribou County, Idaho eviction risk overview
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Caribou County, Idaho Eviction Risk: Low

3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Soda Springs (2.7) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.5/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population5kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent20.2%avg renter household
Average rent$868/ month

How Caribou County ranks in Idaho

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most
Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#17 of 44 ID counties 2.5 / 10
Eviction Risk Score, 63rd percentileBottomTop
#17 of 44 counties in Idaho for landlord eviction risk.
Cost of living
Moderate
#29 of 51 states (statewide) 95.5 index
Cost of living, 44th percentileBottomTop
Idaho ranks #29 of 51 states on overall cost of living (4.5% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Moderate
#24 of 51 states (statewide) 90.0 index
Housing services cost, 54th percentileBottomTop
Idaho ranks #24 of 51 states on housing services (10.0% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very Low
#43 of 44 ID counties 18.5% of income
Income spent on rent, 2nd percentileBottomTop
#43 of 44 counties in Idaho on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Caribou County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
Map view
City↕Population↕Risk↕% income on rent↕Average rent↕Lean↕
001 Soda Springs Pop 3,158 · 23.0% income · $843 rent · Rep 3,158 2.7 23.0% $843 Rep
002 Grace Pop 1,349 · 14.1% income · $883 rent · Rep 1,349 2.1 14.1% $883 Rep
003 Bancroft Pop 250 · 18.5% income · $1,104 rent · Rep 250 2.2 18.5% $1,104 Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution
Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Caribou County spans 3 cities serving approximately 4,757 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.5/10. The county voted Republican by 72.5 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated

Peer counties in Idaho

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score
Peer county
Bear Lake County eviction risk
2.5
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.5K
Peer county
Clearwater County eviction risk
2.5
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.1K
Peer county
Owyhee County eviction risk
2.4
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.9K
Peer county
Boundary County eviction risk
2.6
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 4.0K

Where eviction risk concentrates in Caribou County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Soda Springs eviction risk
Pop. 3.2K · avg rent $843
Risk percentile, 27th percentile
2.7
Grace eviction risk
Pop. 1.3K · avg rent $883
Risk percentile, 21st percentile
2.1
Bancroft eviction risk
Pop. 250 · avg rent $1,104
Risk percentile, 22nd percentile
2.2
Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Caribou County

Q1

Why is rent-to-income ratio 20.2% in Caribou County?

Rent-to-income ratio of 20.2% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 3 cities in Caribou County.

Q2

What court hears evictions in Caribou County?

Idaho state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Caribou County. See the Idaho eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.

Q3

Does Caribou County have just-cause eviction?

Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. Idaho eviction laws framework applies; see the Idaho eviction laws tenant-protections guide.