Idaho ranks 23rd out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,180.42. The study is based on a total of 1,657,375 Idahoans who received a reported $3,613,768,600 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Idaho varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Idaho. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Idaho.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Idaho?
City | Payments | Details |
---|---|---|
Boise City |
$1,877.05 |
Boise City ranks 39th of 90 among cities in Idaho with the lowest social security payments. Boise City residents received $414,563,400 in social security payments in the past year. |
Caldwell |
$1,605.48 |
Caldwell ranks 21st of 90 among cities in Idaho with the lowest social security payments. Caldwell residents received $82,897,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
Coeur d'Alene |
$2,516.41 |
Coeur d'Alene ranks 62nd of 90 among cities in Idaho with the lowest social security payments. Coeur d'Alene residents received $122,342,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Idaho Falls |
$2,084.76 |
Idaho Falls ranks 47th of 90 among cities in Idaho with the lowest social security payments. Idaho Falls residents received $123,864,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
Lewiston |
$2,952.62 |
Lewiston ranks 77th of 90 among cities in Idaho with the lowest social security payments. Lewiston residents received $95,907,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Meridian |
$1,900.62 |
Meridian ranks 40th of 90 among cities in Idaho with the lowest social security payments. Meridian residents received $174,698,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Nampa |
$1,798.80 |
Nampa ranks 34th of 90 among cities in Idaho with the lowest social security payments. Nampa residents received $161,129,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Pocatello |
$2,124.35 |
Pocatello ranks 49th of 90 among cities in Idaho with the lowest social security payments. Pocatello residents received $116,112,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Post Falls |
$2,068.69 |
Post Falls ranks 46th of 90 among cities in Idaho with the lowest social security payments. Post Falls residents received $63,893,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
Twin Falls |
$1,816.27 |
Twin Falls ranks 36th of 90 among cities in Idaho with the lowest social security payments. Twin Falls residents received $85,982,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Idaho compare nationally? See which states receive the most social security payments.
We breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and rank states with the most and least social security payments given to residents.
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Idaho Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in Idaho? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Idaho and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Idaho Poverty StatisticsHousehold Size | Poverty Level |
---|---|
1 | $12,140 |
2 | $16,460 |
3 | $20,780 |
4 | $25,100 |
5 | $29,420 |
6 | $33,740 |
Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Idaho in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.