Idaho Falls, ID

Idaho · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
66,672 Population
$69,630 Median Income
$298,600 Home Value
$992 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
215 Violent Crime / 100K
33.5 yrs Median Age
31.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.2
Economy
4.3
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.5
Education

People

Population66,672
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density2,456/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 82.8%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$69,630
Per Capita Income$33,511
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty Rate8.1%
County GDP$1,366M

Housing

4.3/5
Home Value (Census)$298,600
Zillow Value$390,739
Median Rent$992
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,173

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Depression26.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime215/100K
Property Crime2,563/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft168.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul24° / 71°
Rain12 in/yr
Snow15 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 33 (Good)

Education

3.5/5
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+90.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.43
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 12%
Commute18 min
Work From Home8.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations27

How Idaho Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$69,630
Home Value$298,600
Median Rent$992
Poverty Rate8.1%
Bachelor's Degree+31.0%
Unemployment2.6%
Violent Crime215.0 /100K
Avg Temperature47.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population66,672
Population Density2,456 per sq mi
Median Age33.5 years
Male49.0%
Female51.0%
Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82.8% Black 0.4% Hispanic 2.5% Asian 0.1% Other 14.2%
White82.8%
Black or African American0.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Asian0.1%
Other Races14.2%

Language

English Only89.3%
Spanish Speakers10.7%
English 89.3% Spanish 10.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.3%
Health Insurance90.6%

Income

7% below avg
Median Household Income$69,630
Per Capita Income$33,511
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$892
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$74,617

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.6%
Poverty Rate8.1%
Total Establishments (County)1,180
County GDP$1,366M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation40
Healthcare Facilities54
Retail Stores63
Manufacturing30
Total Establishments1,180

Industry Mix

Restaurants 40 Healthcare 54 Retail 63 Manufacturing 30

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$74,617
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,995

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.2 min
Work From Home8.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

6% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$298,600
Zillow Home Value Index$390,739

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$375,000
Price Per Sq Ft$171
Homes Sold (month)66
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops25.8%
Active Inventory182

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied64.1%

Rental Costs

15% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$992
Zillow Rent Index$1,331

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$898
1 Bedroom$950
2 Bedroom$1,173
3 Bedroom$1,619
4 Bedroom$1,949

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,995
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.00%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.0%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.6%
Regular Checkup74.0%
Premature Death Rate7,433 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.4 / 10
Exercise Access60.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)54
Restaurants (County)40

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime215.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape61.4 /100K
Robbery11.9 /100K
Aggravated Assault141.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,562.9 /100K
Burglary407.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,986.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft168.9 /100K
Arson10.2 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

24°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average47.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation12.1 in
Annual Snowfall14.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median33.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation4,718 ft (1,438 m)
Land Area27.2 sq mi (70.3 km²)
Population Density2,456 per sq mi
Latitude43.4889°
Longitude-112.0363°
County FIPS16051

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.2%
D 12%

Republican +73.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.0%
High School+90.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.43

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density2,456 per sq mi
Land Area27.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations27
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)30
Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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