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Idaho Falls.
About
Life in Idaho Falls
If you're considering Idaho Falls, you're looking at a solid mid-sized city that functions as a genuine regional center—it's not pretending to be something it's not. The economy is anchored by the Idaho National Laboratory, which provides stable, well-paying jobs that have supported the area for decades. Beyond that, healthcare, retail, and small national corporations fill out the employment picture, so you're not locked into one industry.
Idaho Falls at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Foreign-Born
4.2%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
+9.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Idaho Falls: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Idaho Falls, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (65.8%), and 9.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.8%
of residents
65 and Older
13.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.5%
of households
Married Couples
48.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% below ID average
Rent, home values, and income in Idaho Falls
In Idaho Falls, rent runs 13% below the ID average, and home values are 20% below the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,956
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $394,199 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below ID average
Unemployment in Idaho Falls
Unemployment in Idaho Falls is 0.4 percentage points lower than the ID average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Idaho Falls Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.9 min avg
How Idaho Falls residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Idaho Falls, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)
Regional airport · few flights350k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 9% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Idaho Falls runs 9% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
300.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
959.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Idaho Falls Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bonneville County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bonneville County, which includes Idaho Falls, the most common type is high wind, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | High Wind | $5,600 |
| 2024 | 33 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2023 | 36 | Winter Storm | $846,000 |
| 2022 | 40 | High Wind | $801,300 |
| 2021 | 27 | High Wind | $1,000 |
| 2020 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 31 | Winter Storm | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Wildfire | $29.8M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bonneville County, county-wide
Air Quality22 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bonneville County, which includes Idaho Falls, is typically good — 334 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
22
Good Days
334
per year
Moderate Days
25
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bonneville County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Idaho Falls has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/35°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
32°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.5"
Annual Snowfall
14.7"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
166
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
95
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 1.06" |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 0.95" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 1.26" |
| Apr | 58°F | 34°F | 1.43" |
| May | 67°F | 42°F | 1.93" |
| Jun | 77°F | 49°F | 1.25" |
| Jul | 86°F | 55°F | 0.51" |
| Aug | 86°F | 54°F | 0.65" |
| Sep | 75°F | 45°F | 1.13" |
| Oct | 59°F | 35°F | 1.23" |
| Nov | 43°F | 25°F | 0.95" |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.14" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 3.3/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls has 3 hospitals, averaging 3.3 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
8.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.3 / 5
Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center · 3100 Channing Way
- Hospital campus: Mountain View Hospital & Idaho Falls Community Hospital · 2280 E 25th St, Idaho Falls
Mountain View Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education18.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls's student/teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
25
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Idaho Falls
Public · 2-year · 1,478 students · in-state tuition $3,630 · 49% graduate · median earnings $45,387 (10 yrs after entry)
Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus
Private for-profit · 4-year · 257 students · in-state tuition $19,506 · median earnings $42,739 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Grand Teton National Park, 70 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Grand Teton National Park (70 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Grand Teton National Park
National Park
70 mi awayCraters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
National Monument & Preserve
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Idaho Falls
Bonneville County Library District
3015 S 25th East, Ammon
Idaho Falls Public
457 W Broadway, Idaho Falls
Bonneville County Library District - Westside
250 South Skyline Dr. Ste. 6, Idaho Falls
Cities Near Idaho Falls
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Idaho Falls FAQ
Is Idaho Falls, Idaho affordable?⌄
Idaho Falls's median rent is $1,075/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $73,110/year. Median home value is $335,500.
Is Idaho Falls, Idaho safe?⌄
Idaho Falls's violent crime rate was 301 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 960 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Idaho Falls, Idaho?⌄
Idaho Falls has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho?⌄
The cost of living in Idaho Falls is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,075/month and median household income is $73,110/year. The median home value is $335,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Idaho Falls, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Idaho Falls is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from