Paul is a city in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,195 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Burley, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code83347

Area code208

Living in Paul

Housing in Paul

$334K▲ 1.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Paul home is worth about $334,000, up 1.6% in a year, 30% below the Idaho typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Paul

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Most working residents leave Paul for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Burley (18%), Rupert (11%) and Twin Falls (8%). Half commute less than 6 miles.

Burley

18%

Rupert

11%

Twin Falls

Heyburn

6%Work in townlive and work in Paul 6 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 535Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Paul →

Health in Paul

Health Grade B

Healthier than 59% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 78% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Idaho

1better than ID·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▼ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

20.1%Fewer adults with depressionID 23.7% · better 16.9%More uninsured adultsID 10.7% · worse

Care nearby

Cassia Regional HospitalBurley · 4.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Health Services - Burley Medical, Dental & Behavioral Health ClinicBurley · 4.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Paul · CMS · HRSAHealth in Paul →

Natural hazards in Paul

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 3% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌡️ Heat waves

0Does Paul flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 3 declared for Minidoka County

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Paul →

Climate in Paul

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Paul has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 21°Winter

60° / 34°Spring

85° / 52°Summer

63° / 35°Fall

How much snow does Paul get?About 21 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 4, with the last in spring around May 7.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Paul →

Schools in Paul

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School Grade C-

The public schools Paul’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 79% of Idaho’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictMINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICTSchools2

Paul Elementary School CElementary · Grades PK–5 · 457 students West Minico Middle School DMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 506 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within ID. Ratings are from neighbors.