Idaho Social Security

How does Idaho rank for social security payments?

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.

Idaho Social Security Payments By County

Idaho County Social Security Comparison

Idaho Social Security Received Map

Social Security Received By County

The percentage of households receiving social security in Idaho varies by county.

Applying For Social Security in Idaho

How do I apply for Social Security Benefits in Idaho?

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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Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pension Insurance
Social Security Child's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Disabled Surviving Divorced Spouse Benefits
Social Security Disabled Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits
Social Security Divorced Spouse Benefits
Social Security Independently Entitled Divorced Spouse's Benefits
Social Security Lump Sum Death Payment
Social Security Medicare Program
Social Security Medicare Savings Program
Social Security Mother's or Father's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Parent's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Retirement Insurance Benefits
Social Security Special Benefits for Qualified WWII Veterans
Social Security Spouse's Insurance Benefits
Social Security Surviving Divorced Spouse Benefits
Social Security Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits
Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)

Idaho Social Security Payments by City Statistics

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.

Research & Reports

Social Security Statistics

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.

Social Security Statistics

Food Stamp Recipients in Idaho

Which areas receive the most food stamp public assistance in Idaho? We breakdown food stamps by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least food and nutrional supplements given to residents.

Idaho Food Stamp Statistics

Idaho Poverty Statistics

Which 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 Statistics

2018 Idaho Poverty Line

Household 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.

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