Idaho Leads Western States in Per Capita Farm Revenue
The state reported $5,887 in per capita farm-gate revenue for 2025.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Agriculture
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Idaho recorded the highest per capita farm income in the West during 2025, generating $5,887 per resident. This figure reflects the state's total farm-gate revenue of $11.95 billion divided by its 2.029 million population.
Why it matters
The ranking highlights Idaho's significant agricultural output compared to neighboring states. The metric serves as a gauge for how heavily the state's economy relies on its 22,000 farmers and ranchers.
Idaho produced $11.95 billion in total farm-gate revenue in 2025. This performance outpaced regional peers including Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Oregon, Colorado, and California.
The players
USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture is the federal agency responsible for developing and executing laws related to farming, forestry, and food.
The details
The per capita figure is calculated using gross farm-gate revenue generated by more than 22,000 farmers and ranchers across the state. Idaho's farm income has grown since the year 2000, when it stood at $3,896 per capita.
Timeline
The USDA data on farm income was released in early September 2026.
Idaho recorded a per capita farm income of $5,887 in 2025.
In 2000, the recorded per capita farm income in Idaho was $3,896.
Market Landscape
The report updates the long-standing trajectory of agricultural output tracked by the USDA's historical state-level farm income series. Idaho maintains its competitive lead by leveraging high-value output per resident against other Western agricultural economies.
The figures demonstrate the scale of the agricultural sector relative to Idaho's total population. As the population grows, the per capita impact reflects how essential farming revenue remains for the state's broader economic health.
The takeaway
Idaho's agricultural sector remains a primary economic engine for the state despite significant population growth since 2000. Residents should note that the strength of this sector significantly influences the local state economy and regional economic standing.
Further reading
For more information on the state's primary industry, visit the Agriculture section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST.
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