American Falls, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Power County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,636 Population 2,880/sq mi density
$58,376 Median Income $22,568 per capita
$172,800 Home Value $282,048 Zillow
$710 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
288 Violent Crime/100K 288 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,376 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,800 home value, $710/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
288 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

American Falls, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,376
22% below
$22,568 per capita
Home Value
$172,800
39% below
Zillow: $282,048
Median Rent
$710/mo
39% below
15.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
288/100K
24% below
288/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How American Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows American Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
61%
Rent
61%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is American Falls a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

American Falls residents earn a median household income of $58,376 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,568. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in American Falls is $172,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,048. Median rent is $710/month, with 15.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

American Falls reports 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 288/100K.

Education

13.7% of adults in American Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

American Falls has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,636
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density2,880/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,376
Per Capita$22,568
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$561M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,800
Rent$710
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$282,048
Housing Units1,565
Rent Burden15.6%

Crime

F
Violent288/100K
Property288/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,932/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation4,414 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute14 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in American Falls was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Pocatello Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
16.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.