Another notable thing is that Ketchum is a major vacation destination. Much of the city’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Ketchum’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
One of the benefits of Ketchum is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 12.70 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.
If knowledge is power, Ketchum is a pretty powerful place. 54.21% of the adults in Ketchum have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Ketchum in 2022 was $69,907, which is wealthy relative to Idaho and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $279,628 for a family of four.
The people who call Ketchum home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Ketchum residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Ketchum include German, English, Norwegian, Scots-Irish, and Dutch.
The most common language spoken in Ketchum is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
