Another notable thing is that Ketchum is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the city’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Ketchum spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 13.46 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.
If knowledge is power, Ketchum is a pretty powerful place. 62.52% 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 $59,167, which is wealthy relative to Idaho and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $236,668 for a family of four. However, Ketchum contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
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, Scots-Irish, Norwegian, English, and Dutch.
The most common language spoken in Ketchum is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
