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Boise
City in Idaho, United States
Overview
Boise, Idaho's capital, balances small-city hospitality with a thriving arts scene, tech industry, and abundant outdoor adventures. With the Boise River, foothills, and greenbelts at its doorstep, the city is a haven for both urban explorers and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Idaho
Population
235,684
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
43.61°, -116.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
81
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
67
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,855
Local Cost
$1,830
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
92
English
98
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
Internet Speed
237 Mbps
Upload
198 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
83
Coworking
1
Cafes
32
Nightlife
26
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BOI
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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