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Shoshone County, ID market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Shoshone County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 14,130
- +7.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,763
- Median household income
- $55,527
- +41.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $267,400
- Jobs located here
- 4,813
- Highest market score
- 86
- Auto repair shops, #44 of 2,378 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 14,130 people live in Shoshone County, in 5,763 households. Population estimates put the population change in Shoshone County from 2020 to 2025 at +7.1%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Shoshone County is $55,527 a year, 31% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 41.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Shoshone County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (69).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Shoshone County are for auto repair shops (86), auto repair and car care businesses (81) and gyms and studios (68). Shoshone County ranks #44 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
For its number of households, Shoshone County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Shoshone County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Shoshone County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 86 | #44 of 2,378 | 9 | 15.6 | $692K | 156 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 81 | #109 of 2,401 | 19 | 33.0 | $328K | 122 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 68 | #317 of 2,088 | 5 | 8.7 | $791K | 119 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 68 | #411 of 2,394 | 21 | 36.4 | $286K | 188 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 59 | #603 of 2,176 | 10 | 17.4 | Index only | 161 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 58 | #666 of 1,886 | 5 | 8.7 | $1.2M | 122 | 3 |
| Real estate | 58 | #692 of 2,229 | 16 | 27.8 | Index only | 127 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #894 of 2,200 | 5 | 8.7 | $857K | 98 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,094 of 2,272 | 9 | 15.6 | $1.3M | 106 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,128 of 2,339 | 11 | 19.1 | $425K | 99 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 50 | #853 of 1,656 | 6 | 10.4 | $1M | 56 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 49 | #1,229 of 2,385 | 20 | 34.7 | $234K | 110 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 48 | #1,128 of 2,090 | 6 | 10.4 | $2.9M | 58 | 7 |
| Spas and skin care | 38 | #1,329 of 1,769 | 6 | 10.4 | $779K | 89 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 35 | #1,569 of 2,087 | 8 | 13.9 | $1M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Property management | 34 | #732 of 910 | 6 | 10.4 | Index only | 26 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #1,857 of 2,402 | 13 | 22.6 | $2.4M | 69 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 31 | #1,775 of 2,261 | 7 | 12.1 | $4.4M | 55 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 29 | #1,878 of 2,210 | 13 | 22.6 | $640K | 73 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 29 | #2,005 of 2,358 | 18 | 31.2 | $925K | 39 | 13 |
| Grocery stores | 26 | #1,753 of 2,070 | 6 | 10.4 | $5.1M | 55 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 22 | #2,260 of 2,405 | 103 | 178.7 | $172K | 46 | 35 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 21 | #2,297 of 2,405 | 47 | 81.6 | $376K | 57 | 21 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 20 | #1,989 of 2,063 | 24 | 41.6 | $736K | 20 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.9 | $4.4M | 145 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.9 | $3.4M | 139 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $5.9M | 142 | 7 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $1.3M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $2.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $1.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $6.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $2.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $13.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $909K | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6M | Too few | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $13.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Shoshone County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.2M | $1,081 | 113 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $16.7M | $2,890 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $17.7M | $3,067 | 75 |
| Groceries | $30.6M | $5,302 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.7M | $811 | 81 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.3M | $402 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4M | $686 | 70 |
| Medical and dental services | $6M | $1,043 | 81 |
| Pets | $4.3M | $744 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.3M | $1,445 | 70 |
| Vehicle insurance | $11.9M | $2,072 | 106 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13.5M | $2,335 | 77 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.2M | $1,078 | 76 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $87.7M | $15,221 | 91 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Shoshone County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,130+7.1% since 2020
- Households
- 5,763
- Median age
- 44.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 2,638 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 5
- Median household income
- $55,527+41.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $67,324
- Median home value
- $267,400
- Jobs located here
- 4,813
- Daytime population
- 13,557Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Shoshone County, ID growing?
Population estimates put Shoshone County at 14,130 people in 2025, up 7.1% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,763 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 41.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Shoshone County, ID spend?
Households in Shoshone County spend about $87.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $30.6M on groceries and $17.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Shoshone County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Shoshone County, ID?
Of the business types scored in Shoshone County, auto repair shops (86), auto repair and car care businesses (81) and gyms and studios (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #44 of 2,378 scored counties.
How does Shoshone County, ID compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Shoshone County is $55,527, 31% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $267,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (57% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Shoshone County, each ranked against other counties.
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