Fremont County

Fremont County is located in eastern Idaho along the state’s borders with Montana and Wyoming, extending from the upper Snake River Plain into the mountains of the Greater Yellowstone region. Established in 1893 and named for explorer John C. Frémont, it developed around irrigated agriculture, ranching, and transportation corridors linking southeastern Idaho with Yellowstone National Park. The county is sparsely populated and rural in character; it had about 13,000 residents in the 2020 census, making it small in scale by Idaho standards. Its landscape includes broad farmland and wetlands near the Henrys Fork and Teton River, as well as forested highlands and recreation areas around Island Park and Henrys Lake. The economy centers on agriculture, forestry, government and service employment, and tourism tied to outdoor recreation. The county seat and largest city is St. Anthony.

Fremont County is located in eastern Idaho along the state’s border with Wyoming and includes communities such as St. Anthony, Ashton, and Island Park. It is part of the Upper Snake River region and contains portions of major public lands near Yellowstone and Grand Teton travel corridors.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Fremont County, Idaho, the county’s population was:

• 13,991 (2020 Census)
• 13,616 (July 1, 2023 estimate)

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Fremont County, Idaho (most recently published county profile values):

• Under age 5: 5.3%
• Under age 18: 30.4%
• Age 65 and over: 17.1%
• Female persons: 49.4%
• Male persons: 50.6% (computed as the complement of female share)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Fremont County, Idaho (race alone unless noted; Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity and may be of any race):

• White alone: 93.8%
• Black or African American alone: 0.1%
• American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 1.0%
• Asian alone: 0.3%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.1%
• Two or more races: 4.7%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 6.1%

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Fremont County, Idaho:

• Households: 4,507
• Persons per household: 3.05
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 77.0%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $284,300
• Median selected monthly owner costs (with a mortgage): $1,475
• Median selected monthly owner costs (without a mortgage): $490
• Median gross rent: $925
• Housing units: 9,270

For local government and planning resources, visit the Fremont County official website.

Fremont County, Idaho is largely rural, with dispersed communities and significant public land; lower population density and distance from backbone networks can constrain last‑mile internet options and affect routine digital communication such as email.

Direct countywide email-usage rates are not typically published, so email access is summarized using proxy indicators: household broadband subscription and computer availability from the U.S. Census Bureau’s data.census.gov (American Community Survey). These indicators describe the share of households equipped to use email reliably, rather than measuring email adoption directly.

Age structure also influences email uptake because older residents are less likely to be regular internet users. Fremont County’s age distribution can be referenced via U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Fremont County), which reports median age and age brackets used to contextualize likely differences in email use by cohort.

Gender distribution is generally close to balanced and is not a primary driver of email access compared with age and connectivity; QuickFacts provides sex composition for context.

Connectivity limitations are reflected in broadband availability and rural service constraints documented through the FCC National Broadband Map, which highlights gaps in high-speed coverage that can reduce consistent email access.

Fremont County is in eastern Idaho along the Montana and Wyoming borders, encompassing the communities of St. Anthony and Island Park and including large expanses of public land and mountainous terrain near Yellowstone and the Henrys Fork of the Snake River. The county’s rural settlement pattern, extensive forested and high-elevation areas, and long travel corridors (notably US-20 and ID-87) are key physical factors affecting mobile coverage, signal propagation, and backhaul availability. County-level population size, density, and housing characteristics can be referenced through the U.S. Census Bureau’s geography and profile tools (for example, Census.gov QuickFacts).

Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption

• Network availability refers to where mobile carriers report service (coverage) and what technologies (4G LTE, 5G) are deployed in specific locations.
• Household adoption refers to whether residents actually subscribe to mobile service and use mobile devices or mobile broadband in daily life. Adoption is influenced by affordability, device ownership, digital literacy, and the presence of alternatives such as fixed broadband.

County-specific, directly measured adoption data for “mobile-only” households or smartphone ownership is typically not published at the county level in a consistent way; most publicly available adoption estimates are at the state or national level. Coverage data is more commonly available at granular geographies, but it is carrier-reported and subject to well-documented limitations.

Mobile penetration and access indicators (where available)

Subscription and “access” measures

• County-level mobile subscription (“penetration”) statistics are generally not published as official, comparable metrics for Fremont County. The primary federal datasets that report adoption and device ownership (for example, CPS Internet Use) are not designed for reliable county-level estimates.
• For contextual indicators, county population and housing counts used as denominators in adoption discussions are available from the U.S. Census Bureau (see data.census.gov). These describe the scale of potential users but do not directly measure mobile subscriptions.

Practical proxy indicators often used (with limitations)

• Carrier coverage filings (availability) are sometimes used as a proxy for “access,” but coverage is not the same as household subscription or consistent in-building performance.
• Broadband availability maps can indicate where mobile broadband is reported as available; they do not indicate that residents subscribe, can afford service, or experience reliable performance indoors.

Mobile internet usage patterns and connectivity (4G/5G availability)

Reported 4G LTE and 5G availability (network availability)

• The most widely cited federal source for current U.S. broadband availability mapping is the FCC’s National Broadband Map. It includes reported mobile broadband coverage by provider and technology, and it can be filtered to county geographies such as Fremont County. See the FCC National Broadband Map.
• 4G LTE is generally the baseline mobile broadband technology reported across most populated areas nationally; in Fremont County, reported LTE presence typically concentrates around towns and primary highways, with reduced coverage in rugged terrain and remote public lands. Specific provider footprints and modeled coverage are available via the FCC map at address- or hex-level views.
• 5G availability in rural counties is often uneven, with the strongest likelihood of reported coverage near population centers and along major corridors. The FCC map provides provider-specific 5G layers where reported.

Interpreting reported mobile coverage in a mountainous, rural county

• Terrain and vegetation (mountains, forest cover) can substantially reduce signal reach and reliability, especially away from tower sites and in canyons or heavily wooded areas.
• Seasonal population shifts associated with recreation and tourism near Island Park and Yellowstone access routes can create congestion in limited-coverage areas, but publicly available sources generally do not quantify congestion at the county level.
• Indoor coverage can differ significantly from outdoor coverage; federal availability maps are not direct measurements of indoor usability.

State and regional broadband context sources

• Idaho’s broadband planning and mapping resources provide statewide context and may include regional priorities relevant to rural counties. See the Idaho Department of Commerce (state broadband efforts and program information are typically housed within the department’s broadband-related pages and publications).

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

• County-specific device-type breakdowns (smartphones vs. flip phones vs. tablets/hotspots) are generally not available as standardized public statistics for Fremont County.
• Nationally, smartphone use is the dominant mode of mobile access to the internet, and rural areas often show greater variability in device age and capability due to income, coverage constraints, and replacement cycles; however, this pattern should not be treated as a quantified county estimate without a county-level dataset.
• In rural geographies, mobile connectivity for home use can include smartphones used as primary access, dedicated mobile hotspots, and fixed wireless or satellite alternatives. The presence of these alternatives affects actual mobile reliance, but public sources typically describe fixed broadband availability more directly than device-type usage.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Geography and infrastructure

• Low population density and dispersed housing increase per-user infrastructure costs and tend to limit the number of cell sites, affecting both coverage footprint and capacity.
• Mountainous terrain and extensive public lands can constrain tower placement, backhaul routing, and site access, leading to coverage gaps outside towns and main corridors.
• Distance to service nodes and fiber routes affects backhaul options, which influences capacity and the feasibility of adding dense 5G deployments.

Community patterns and travel corridors

• Service is typically strongest where people live and travel most: St. Anthony, Parker, Ashton, and along US-20 and other primary routes. Remote areas, recreational zones, and forested terrain often show more variable reported coverage and performance.
• Fremont County’s role as a gateway to recreation areas means coverage needs can extend beyond residential clusters, but mapping and performance data remain limited in granularity for public reporting.

Demographics (availability vs. adoption)

• Demographic factors that often correlate with adoption—income, age distribution, educational attainment, and housing tenure—are available at the county level from the Census Bureau (see data.census.gov). These variables help explain likely adoption pressures but do not measure mobile subscriptions directly.
• Rural counties commonly experience higher sensitivity to price and greater reliance on mobile service where fixed broadband options are limited, but county-specific adoption rates for Fremont County are not consistently published in official datasets.

Data limitations and how to use the available sources

• Availability data (FCC map): Useful for understanding where providers report LTE/5G coverage and comparing technologies. It does not guarantee service quality, indoor usability, or actual subscription levels. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
• Adoption data (county level): Not reliably available for smartphone ownership or mobile-broadband subscription in Fremont County through standard federal publications; county context is best derived from demographic baselines and statewide adoption surveys where they exist. Demographic baselines: Census.gov QuickFacts and data.census.gov.
• State planning context: Idaho broadband program materials provide statewide framing for rural coverage and adoption challenges but may not quantify Fremont County mobile adoption specifically. Source: Idaho Department of Commerce.

Summary

• Network availability in Fremont County can be assessed using the FCC’s provider-reported LTE/5G layers; coverage is typically strongest near towns and main roads and weaker in mountainous, forested, and remote areas.
• Actual adoption (who subscribes, device ownership, mobile-only reliance) lacks consistent county-level public measurement; Census data supports demographic context but does not directly provide a Fremont County smartphone penetration rate.
• Geography (terrain, public lands, settlement dispersion) is the most directly observable driver of coverage variability, while demographics shape adoption pressures but require careful interpretation due to limited county-specific mobile usage statistics.

Fremont County is a rural county in eastern Idaho, bordering Yellowstone National Park and including communities such as St. Anthony, Ashton, and Island Park. The local economy is shaped by agriculture, outdoor recreation, and tourism flows tied to the Yellowstone–Teton region, alongside a strong faith-and-family cultural presence typical of eastern Idaho—factors that tend to align with higher use of Facebook-style community networks and messaging for local coordination.

User statistics (penetration and active use)

• County-level social media penetration: No routinely published, methodologically consistent dataset provides official social-media “active user” penetration for Fremont County specifically. Most credible measurement is available at the U.S. national level and then inferred directionally using local demographics.
• National baseline (adults): About 7 in 10 U.S. adults (≈69%) report using at least one social media site, according to the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet. This serves as the most-cited benchmark for U.S. social platform penetration.
• Rural context: Rural adults generally report lower social media adoption than urban/suburban adults in Pew’s long-running internet research; Fremont County’s rural character suggests a profile closer to the rural end of national distributions rather than urban maxima (see Pew’s broader internet coverage and methodology context in the Pew Research Center Internet & Technology topic area).

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Based on Pew’s national patterns (Pew Research Center), the strongest gradients are by age:

• Ages 18–29: Highest overall social media use (nationally, usage is consistently very high across platforms compared with older groups).
• Ages 30–49: High use, typically second-highest, with strong Facebook and Instagram presence and frequent YouTube usage.
• Ages 50–64: Moderate-to-high use; Facebook and YouTube dominate.
• Ages 65+: Lowest overall use; Facebook and YouTube remain the most common among users.

Local implication for Fremont County: A comparatively family-oriented, rural county profile typically corresponds to heavier reliance on Facebook groups/pages and messaging among adults, with younger residents mirroring national shifts toward Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.

Gender breakdown

Pew’s platform-by-platform findings show gender differences that are generally platform-specific rather than universal (Pew Research Center):

• Women tend to report higher use of Pinterest and often Facebook.
• Men tend to report higher use of YouTube in several survey waves and may over-index on certain discussion- or interest-driven spaces depending on platform definitions.
• Instagram and TikTok often show smaller or mixed gender gaps compared with age effects.

Local implication: Fremont County’s gender pattern is expected to track national platform skews more than produce a distinct county-only signature, due to the absence of county-level measures.

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

National adult usage levels from Pew (latest reported in the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet) provide the most reliable comparative percentages:

• YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• X (Twitter): ~22%
• Snapchat: ~27%
• WhatsApp: ~29%

Fremont County expectation (directional):

• Facebook and YouTube tend to be the most ubiquitous in rural areas for local news, classifieds, school/community updates, churches, and event coordination.
• LinkedIn usage is often more limited in rural counties than metro areas because of occupational mix, though it remains used by education, healthcare, government, and business owners.

Behavioral trends (engagement and preferences)

• Community information and coordination: Rural counties commonly use Facebook groups/pages for announcements, lost-and-found, local commerce, and event coordination, reflecting Facebook’s role as a community bulletin board in many small towns.
• Video-first consumption: YouTube’s very high national reach supports broad use for how-to content, entertainment, outdoor recreation content, and local interest topics; this aligns with the county’s outdoor recreation orientation and seasonal tourism economy.
• Age-driven platform segmentation: Younger users show greater concentration on short-form video and visual platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat), while older adults concentrate on Facebook and YouTube (per Pew’s age-by-platform patterns: Pew Research Center).
• Messaging and lightweight engagement: Platforms that support private/community messaging (Facebook Messenger and related features) are commonly used for logistics (meetups, community notices, buying/selling), whereas public posting frequency tends to be lower among older groups even when account ownership is high (a recurring theme in Pew engagement research and related internet studies housed under Pew Research Center Internet & Technology).

Fremont County, Idaho maintains several family and associate-related public records. Vital events (birth and death) are registered at the state level through the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; county government commonly supports access through local offices and record-routing rather than serving as the primary custodian. Marriage licenses and related indexes are typically recorded by the county recorder and may be accessible through the Fremont County Clerk/Auditor/Recorder office (Fremont County, Idaho (official site)). Adoption records are generally handled through Idaho courts and state systems and are not treated as routine public records.

Public databases for recorded documents and court matters may be available through county- or state-operated portals; availability varies by record type. In-person access is generally provided at the Fremont County courthouse/administrative offices listed on the county site (Fremont County departments and contacts). Court-related associate records (civil, criminal, probate, family-related filings) are maintained by the Fremont County District Court and Clerk of the District Court, with statewide case access provided through Idaho’s iCourt Portal (Idaho iCourt Portal).

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to certified vital records (birth/death certificates), adoption files, many juvenile matters, and selected family court documents; public access often covers non-confidential docket information and recorded instruments rather than sealed records.

Types of records available

Marriage records (licenses and certificates)

• Marriage license/application: Created and issued before a marriage by the county clerk. The executed license is returned after the ceremony and becomes the county’s marriage record.
• County marriage record/certificate (certified copy): A certified copy of the recorded marriage document maintained by the county.
• State vital record copy: Idaho maintains statewide marriage certificates through the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics.

Divorce records (decrees and case files)

• Divorce decree (Judgment and Decree of Divorce): The final court order that dissolves the marriage, issued by the district court.
• Divorce case file: Court pleadings and orders (petition/complaint, summons, motions, affidavits, stipulated agreements, child support and custody orders) maintained as part of the civil case record.

Annulment records

• Annulment decree (Judgment/Decree of Annulment): A court order declaring a marriage void or voidable, issued by the district court.
• Annulment case file: Civil case documents associated with the annulment proceeding.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Marriage (county and state)

• Fremont County marriage records are recorded and maintained by the Fremont County Clerk/Auditor-Recorder (marriage licenses issued and recorded in the county where the license was obtained).
• Idaho statewide marriage certificates are maintained by the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics (state-level vital records office).
• Access methods commonly include:
  • Certified copies requested from the county recorder/clerk (for county-held marriage records) or from the state vital records office (for state-held certificates).
  • Index/record lookups through the county recorder’s public records systems where available, and in-person counter service at the county office. Many counties maintain recorded document access portals; availability and coverage vary by year.
  • State vital records ordering through Idaho’s Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics.
    Reference: Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics – Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Divorce and annulment (court)

• Divorce and annulment records are filed in the Idaho District Court for Fremont County (Seventh Judicial District). The clerk of the district court maintains the official case file and docket.
• Access methods commonly include:
  • In-person records access through the district court clerk’s office (public case files and docket information, subject to sealing/confidentiality rules).
  • Online case access through Idaho’s court records systems for docket-level information and, where authorized, document access.
    Reference: Idaho iCourt Portal (MyCourts)

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license/record

• Full names of both parties (including maiden name where used)
• Date and place of marriage (ceremony location)
• Date license issued and recording information
• Officiant name and authority; officiant signature/attestation
• Witnesses (where recorded)
• Ages or dates of birth, and sometimes birthplaces
• Residences at the time of application
• Prior marital status (e.g., divorced/widowed) and number of prior marriages (where collected)
• Parent names may appear on some applications depending on form/version and time period

Divorce decree and case file

• Names of the parties and case number
• Filing date and dates of orders/hearings
• Grounds/statutory basis for dissolution (may be stated in pleadings or decree format)
• Findings and orders regarding:
  • Property and debt division
  • Spousal maintenance (alimony), if awarded
  • Child custody, visitation, and child support (often by separate or incorporated orders)
  • Name change orders (sometimes included)
• Attachments or incorporated agreements (marital settlement agreements, parenting plans)

Annulment decree and case file

• Names of the parties and case number
• Legal basis for annulment and court findings
• Orders addressing status of the marriage, and related issues (property, support, custody) as applicable
• Any name restoration orders where granted

Privacy or legal restrictions

Marriage records

• Certified copies of marriage records held by the state vital records office are generally subject to Idaho vital records laws and administrative rules that can limit who may obtain certified copies and what identification is required.
• County-recorded marriage documents are often treated as public recorded documents, but access to certified copies and the manner of release can be governed by Idaho public records law, county policy, and vital records rules applicable to marriage documentation.

Divorce and annulment records

• Court case records are generally public, but Idaho court rules provide for confidential or sealed information, including restricted access to certain document types and personal identifiers.
• Records involving minors, child custody evaluations, certain financial account information, Social Security numbers, and sensitive personal data may be redacted or placed under restricted access in accordance with Idaho court rules and orders.
• Entire cases or specific documents can be sealed by court order, limiting public inspection and copying.
• Certified copies of decrees are issued by the district court clerk, with access subject to any sealing or restriction orders.

References:

• Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
• Idaho iCourt Portal (MyCourts)

Fremont County is in eastern Idaho along the Wyoming border and includes communities such as St. Anthony (county seat), Ashton, Island Park, and areas adjacent to the Teton Valley/Yellowstone region. The county is largely rural, with a small population spread across agricultural valleys and forested recreation areas; seasonal travel, outdoor tourism, and public lands influence local employment and housing patterns.

Education Indicators

Public schools (counts and names)

Fremont County’s public K–12 system is primarily served by two districts: Fremont Joint School District No. 215 and Ashton-Teton Joint School District No. 275. Public school listings and official school profiles are available through the Idaho State Department of Education’s school directory (Idaho State Department of Education) and district websites:

• Fremont Joint School District 215: Fremont Joint School District 215
• Ashton-Teton Joint School District 275: Ashton School District 275

Commonly referenced schools in the county (district inventories vary slightly by year and grade configuration) include:

• South Fremont: South Fremont High School; South Fremont Junior High; South Fremont Elementary
• North Fremont: North Fremont High School; North Fremont Middle School; North Fremont Elementary
• Ashton area: North Fremont/Ashton-area schools are administered through District 275 (school naming and grade spans published by the district)

Because school openings/closures and grade reconfigurations occur over time, the most current authoritative “number of public schools” and official names are best represented by the state directory and district-published lists (links above).

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratios in rural Idaho districts commonly fall in the mid-to-high teens (students per teacher), but the precise ratios for each Fremont County district and school are published in Idaho’s state report cards and district profiles. The most consistent source for district- and school-level ratios and staffing is the state’s accountability and report card publications available via Idaho SDE.
• Graduation rates: Idaho publishes cohort graduation rates annually at the school, district, and state level through the state report card system. Fremont County high school graduation outcomes are reported through the same Idaho SDE report card framework.

Data note: A single countywide student–teacher ratio and graduation rate is not typically issued as a standalone metric; Idaho reports these primarily by school and district.

Adult educational attainment

County-level adult educational attainment is published through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). Fremont County’s profile is accessible via data.census.gov (search “Fremont County, Idaho educational attainment”). Reported measures include:

• Share of adults (25+) with at least a high school diploma
• Share with a bachelor’s degree or higher

Data note: The most recent ACS 5-year estimates represent the standard “most current” small-area benchmark for county education levels and are preferred over 1-year ACS in rural counties due to sample size.

Notable programs (STEM, vocational, AP/dual credit)

Public high schools in Idaho commonly offer:

• Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways aligned with Idaho CTE standards (agriculture, business, health-related fields, trades, and applied technology vary by school). Program oversight and statewide standards are documented by Idaho Career & Technical Education.
• Advanced Placement (AP) offerings and/or dual credit partnerships (often through regional Idaho colleges). District course catalogs and school counseling offices publish the current lists.

Data note: Specific AP course availability and CTE pathway inventories are school-specific and change by year; district course catalogs provide the definitive current listings.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Idaho public schools generally operate under district safety policies that include controlled building access, visitor procedures, emergency drills, and coordination with local law enforcement. Student support services typically include school counseling and referral pathways for behavioral and mental health supports, with staffing levels and service models varying by school size. Idaho’s statewide school safety and student support frameworks are maintained through state and district policy publications accessible via Idaho SDE and individual district policy manuals.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

The most current official unemployment estimates for Fremont County are produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS) and the Idaho Department of Labor. County unemployment time series are available through:

• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
• Idaho Department of Labor

Data note: Rural counties can exhibit noticeable seasonal swings due to tourism, recreation, and construction; annual averages are typically used for year-to-year comparisons.

Major industries and employment sectors

Fremont County’s employment base reflects a rural eastern Idaho mix, typically led by:

• Education and health services (public schools and regional healthcare access points)
• Retail trade and accommodation/food services (especially tied to recreation travel and gateway-community activity)
• Construction (housing, seasonal projects, and infrastructure)
• Agriculture/forestry and related support activities
• Public administration and public land–adjacent services

County sector composition is available through ACS industry tables and state labor market profiles via Idaho Department of Labor.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational patterns in Fremont County generally align with rural regional distributions:

• Service occupations (food service, hospitality, personal services)
• Office and administrative support
• Sales and related
• Transportation and material moving
• Construction and extraction
• Management and professional occupations (smaller share than urban counties, but present in education, healthcare, and business ownership)

ACS occupation tables on data.census.gov provide county estimates.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Fremont County includes both locally employed residents and commuters to nearby employment centers in eastern Idaho.
• The mean travel time to work and commuting modes (drive alone, carpool, work from home) are published in ACS “commuting characteristics” tables at data.census.gov.

Data note: In rural Idaho counties, driving is typically the dominant mode, with limited fixed-route transit; seasonal traffic to recreation areas can affect peak travel periods.

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

ACS “place of work” and “commuting flows” indicators (including county-to-county commuting) provide the best public measure of residents working inside versus outside Fremont County. For more detailed origin-destination flows, the U.S. Census Bureau’s LEHD tools can be used:

• OnTheMap (LEHD)

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

County tenure (owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied) is published through ACS housing tables at data.census.gov. Fremont County’s rural character typically corresponds to a higher owner-occupancy share than metro areas, with rentals concentrated in town centers and seasonal/recreation zones.

Median property values and recent trends

• The median value of owner-occupied housing units is reported in ACS and is the standard county benchmark on data.census.gov.
• Recent regional dynamics in eastern Idaho and nearby recreation markets have generally involved post-2020 price appreciation followed by slower growth relative to peak years; precise Fremont County trends should be verified with ACS time series and local assessor sales data.

Proxy note: When transaction-level data are not consolidated in a single public county series, ACS median value trends serve as the most consistent comparable indicator across years.

Typical rent prices

Typical rent measures (median gross rent) are published in ACS at data.census.gov. In Fremont County, rents tend to be shaped by:

• Limited multi-family supply in smaller towns
• Seasonal demand in recreation-adjacent areas (notably near Island Park)

Types of housing

Housing stock commonly includes:

• Single-family detached homes in St. Anthony, Ashton, and smaller towns
• Manufactured homes and mixed rural residential properties
• Apartments and small multi-family units in town centers (more limited than urban counties)
• Cabins/seasonal and recreation-oriented properties in forested and resort-adjacent areas ACS “units in structure” tables provide countywide percentages by housing type.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

• Town centers (e.g., St. Anthony, Ashton) generally provide closer proximity to schools, clinics, grocery options, and civic services.
• Outlying rural areas and recreation corridors typically involve longer driving distances to schools and year-round amenities, with greater reliance on personal vehicles.

Proxy note: Countywide walkability and amenity-access indices are not typically published as official statistics for Fremont County; proximity patterns are inferred from settlement geography and service distribution.

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

Idaho property taxes are administered locally with statewide constraints and circuit breaker/relief programs. County-level tax burden is best represented by:

• Effective property tax rates and median real estate taxes paid from ACS (housing cost tables) at data.census.gov
• County assessor and treasurer information for levy details and billing practices:
  • Fremont County, Idaho (official county site)

Data note: “Average rate” varies by taxing district (school levies, fire districts, city vs. unincorporated areas) and assessed value; ACS median taxes paid provides a consistent countywide summary proxy for typical owner costs.