Each year the University of Idaho Extension offices create an annual county situation statement to understand and access secondary data to make sure we understand and are serving the most recent demographic and economic trends in the region. The UI Extension offices also utilize a local advisory council to ensure local programs meet relevant community needs. 

This document shares a lot of highly valuable information - from demographics to fire risk to educational opportunities to agriculture and more. 

Read the full report here: Valley County Situation Statement 2023