Fremont County, Idaho: commercial real estate data.
Fremont County, Idaho had an estimated 14,399 residents on July 1, 2024, up 7.6 percent since the 2020 census base of 13,385, across 1,864 square miles. County output reached $549.8 m in 2024, 395 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 30 7(a) approvals worth $13.6 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Fremont County
How many people live in Fremont County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202413,943
- Households4,654
- Average household size3.00
- Median household income$72,683
- Median age40.0
- Median gross rent$864 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$314,200
- Home value to household income4.3 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income14.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher22.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree6.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over9,472
- Population under 183,340
- Share under 1824.0 percent
- Population 65 and over2,547
- Share 65 and over18.3 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 648,056
- Civilian labor force6,449
- Unemployment rate3.9 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over60.8 percent
- Rank by population among Idaho counties23rd of 44
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included2229th of 3,222
Fremont County is the 23rd largest of 44 Idaho counties by population. A median home costs 4.3 times median household income, which is seriously unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 24.0 percent against 18.3 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Fremont County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202414,399
- Census 2020 base population13,385
- Population change since the 2020 census base7.58 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024141
- Births, 2024208
- Deaths, 2024112
- Natural change, 202496
- Net domestic migration, 202410
- Net international migration, 202435
- Total net migration, 202445
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024662
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents267th of 3,144
The county has grown 7.58 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Fremont County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving432
- People arriving, from those returns950
- Tax returns filed by households leaving384
- Net household movement48
- Adjusted gross income arriving$29.5 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$10.2 m
- Average income of an arriving household$68,280
- Average income of a leaving household$50,284
- Largest single originMadison County (106 households)
- Largest single destinationMadison County (91 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 106 | 253 | $5.1 m |
| Bonneville County | 37 | 75 | $2.8 m |
| Jefferson County | 32 | 90 | $2.4 m |
Households arriving report $17,996 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Madison County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Fremont County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$549.8 m
- County GDP, 2023$583.6 m
- GDP change, 2023 to 2024-5.8 percent
- GDP change over five years31.1 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Idaho areas BEA publishes33rd of 44
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes2347th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$39,430
Output grew -5.8 percent in the latest year and 31.1 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Fremont County
- Covered employment, annual average3,748
- Establishments reporting580
- Average annual pay$45,563
- Average weekly wage$876
- Accommodation and food services, employment485
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$23,114
- Retail trade, employment447
- Retail trade, average annual pay$33,726
- Construction, employment372
- Construction, average annual pay$47,637
- Health care and social assistance, employment270
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$41,438
- Manufacturing, employment191
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment169
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 485 | 64 | $23,114 |
| Retail trade | 447 | 53 | $33,726 |
| Construction | 372 | 114 | $47,637 |
| Health care and social assistance | 270 | 47 | $41,438 |
| Manufacturing | 191 | 16 | $37,643 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 169 | 28 | $52,282 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 145 | 29 | $55,566 |
| Other services, except public administration | 84 | 28 | $46,952 |
Accommodation and food services is the largest private sector at 485 jobs, 12.9 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Fremont County?
- Establishments, all industries395
- Employment at those establishments2,147
- Annual payroll$93.9 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents28.3
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Fremont County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024141
- Declared construction value permitted$26.7 m
- Single family units authorized130
- Multifamily units authorized11
- Multifamily share of units7.8 percent
- Average declared value per unit$189,021
- Units authorized per 1,000 households30.3
Single-family homes are 92.2 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Fremont County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded30
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$13.6 m
- Average 7(a) approval$452,253
- Median 7(a) approval$94,950
- 10th percentile approval$24,500
- 90th percentile approval$1,262,170
- Largest single approval$2,617,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)333
- Jobs per approval11.1
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active12
- Distinct industries receiving approvals17
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer23.3 percent
- Loans on real estate terms7
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter23
- Franchise loans8
- Franchise share of approvals26.7 percent
- Leading industry by approval countAutomotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (4)
- Most active lenderGlacier Bank (9)
- 504 approvals recorded11
- 504 gross approval dollars$6.2 m
- Average 504 approval$560,091
- Median 504 approval$180,000
- Distinct CDCs active5
- 504 jobs per approval4.9
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved8.8
- Most active CDCEast-Central Idaho Development Company (6)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$19.7 m
The average approval of $452,253 sits well above the median of $94,950, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 23.3 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Fremont County
Do SBA loans in Fremont County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded9
- Paid in full9
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full9
- Status: Exempt from disclosure16
- Status: Cancelled4
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 9 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Fremont County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending5
- St. Anthony, approvals19
- Ashton, approvals6
- Island Park, approvals3
- Salt Lake City, approvals1
- Sugar City, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony | 19 | $4,732,500 |
| Ashton | 6 | $3,790,400 |
| Island Park | 3 | $3,620,000 |
| Salt Lake City | 1 | $1,246,300 |
| Sugar City | 1 | $178,400 |
St. Anthony accounts for 19 approvals against 6 in Ashton. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Fremont County?
- Land area1,864 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Idaho counties16th of 44
- Width, east to west54.9 mi
- Height, north to south60 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary8
- Residents per square mile of land7
- Establishments per square mile0.21
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Fremont County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Fremont County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 160061
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book2
- Of those, participating in the NFIP2
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Fremont County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Fremont County (community 160061), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Fremont County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202413,943
- Households4,654
- Average household size3.00
- Median household income$72,683
- Median age40.0
Common questions
Fremont County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Fremont County, Idaho?
The Census Bureau estimates 14,399 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 13,943, in 4,654 households, ranking 23rd of 44 Idaho counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Fremont County's population growing?
The population has grown 7.58 percent since the 2020 census base of 13,385, to 14,399 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 208 births against 112 deaths, with net migration of 45. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Fremont County?
$72,683. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,200, which is 4.3 times income, and median gross rent is $864 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Fremont County?
395 establishments, employing 2,147 people with an annual payroll of $93.9 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Fremont County?
Accommodation and food services is the largest private sector at 485 jobs, 12.9 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 3,748 jobs at an average annual pay of $45,563, or $876 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Fremont County?
30 7(a) approvals totaling $13.6 m since FY2020, across 12 lenders, with a median approval of $94,950, plus 11 504 approvals worth $6.2 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Fremont County?
141 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $26.7 m. Multifamily was 7.8 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Fremont County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Fremont County come from?
The largest single origin is Madison County, with 106 households. Arriving households report an average income of $68,280 against $50,284 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Fremont County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Fremont County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Fremont County
Cities and places in Fremont.
8 Census places lie wholly or partly in Fremont County. All 8 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony | city | 3,911 | 19 | Wholly in this county |
| Ashton | city | 1,417 | 6 | Wholly in this county |
| Teton | city | 877 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Parker | city | 607 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Newdale | city | 525 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Island Park | city | 170 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Drummond | city | 3 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Warm River | city | 0 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 2 of the county's 30 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Fremont County, the largest being Salt Lake City (1), Sugar City (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.