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Ada County

City in Idaho, United States

Overview

Located in southwestern Idaho, Ada County encompasses Boise and surrounding cities, blending urban excitement with outdoor adventure. Residents and visitors enjoy a laid-back Western culture, lively arts scene, and abundant parks and trails.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Idaho
Population
494,967
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
43.45°, -116.24°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,005
Local Cost
$1,860
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.6°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
-22.7°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
389 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BOI
Distance
12 km

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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 90/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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