At a Glance
Median Income
$84,154
$34,705 per capita
Home Value
$336,500
Zillow: $411,468
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
2,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Ammon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ammon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ammon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ammon residents earn a median household income of $84,154 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,705. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,633 business establishments, including 286 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ammon is $336,500 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,468. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 23.8% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Ammon reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,563/100K.
Education
38.7% of adults in Ammon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ammon has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population18,496
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density2,264/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,154
Per Capita$34,705
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$9,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A
Home Value$336,500
Rent$1,175
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$411,468
Housing Units6,161
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent215/100K
Property2,563/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,923/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain17.3 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation4,717 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Ammon was founded in 1888.
The median home in Ammon was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 286 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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