County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Gem County, Idaho Eviction Risk: Very Low

4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Emmett (2.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.4/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked4municipalities

Census tracts4scored

Population9kLiving in 4 cities

Income spent on rent29.7%avg renter household

Average rent$1,030/ month

How Gem County ranks in Idaho

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#21 of 44 ID counties 2.4 / 10

#21 of 44 counties in Idaho for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Moderate

#29 of 51 states (statewide) 95.5 index

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

Idaho ranks #24 of 51 states on housing services (10.0% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Elevated

#14 of 44 ID counties 29.6% of income

#14 of 44 counties in Idaho on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Gem County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Emmett Pop 8,275 · 30.3% income · $1,042 rent · Rep	8,275	2.4	30.3%	$1,042	Rep
002	Horseshoe Bend Pop 758 · 22.9% income · $836 rent · Rep	758	2.5	22.9%	$836	Rep
003	Smiths Ferry Pop 66 · 32.7% income · $1,605 rent · Rep	66	1.7	32.7%	$1,605	Rep
004	Banks Pop 22 · 32.7% income · $1,605 rent · Rep	22	1.6	32.7%	$1,605	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Gem County spans 4 cities serving approximately 9,121 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.4/10. The county voted Republican by 61.7 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 June 2, 2026

Peer counties in Idaho

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Gem County

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

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Gem County

Is Gem County landlord-friendly?

Yes, Gem County is in the lower-risk tier at 2.4/10.

What is the average rent in Gem County?

Average gross rent in Gem County runs $1,030/month across 4 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Which city in Gem County has the highest eviction risk?

The highest score in Gem County is 2.5/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.