County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Gooding County, Idaho Eviction Risk: Low

4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Gooding (2.8) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.6/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked4municipalities

Census tracts4scored

Population8kLiving in 4 cities

Income spent on rent29.6%avg renter household

Average rent$868/ month

How Gooding County ranks in Idaho

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

Eviction Risk Score

High

#9 of 44 ID counties 2.6 / 10

#9 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

#20 of 44 ID counties 27.0% of income

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

Cities in Gooding County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Gooding Pop 3,778 · 37.6% income · $861 rent · Rep	3,778	2.8	37.6%	$861	Rep
002	Wendell Pop 2,981 · 21.8% income · $815 rent · Rep	2,981	2.5	21.8%	$815	Rep
003	Hagerman Pop 1,276 · 25.3% income · $991 rent · Rep	1,276	2.4	25.3%	$991	Rep
004	Bliss Pop 229 · 23.2% income · $1,014 rent · Rep	229	2.6	23.2%	$1,014	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Gooding County spans 4 cities serving approximately 8,264 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.6/10. The county voted Republican by 56.3 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 Gooding County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Gooding County

How is the Gooding County eviction risk score computed?

Each of the 4 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 2.6/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.

Does Gooding County have rent control?

Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Idaho state framework applies. See the Idaho eviction laws rent-control guide for details.

What is the political climate in Gooding County?

Gooding County voted Republican by 56.3 points in 2020.