Idaho Falls, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Jefferson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
66,672 Population 2,456/sq mi density
$69,630 Median Income $33,511 per capita
$298,600 Home Value $395,714 Zillow
$992 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
365 Violent Crime/100K 1,236 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$69,630 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$298,600 home value, $992/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Idaho Falls, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,630
7% below
$33,511 per capita
Home Value
$298,600
6% above
Zillow: $395,714
Median Rent
$992/mo
15% below
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
365/100K
4% below
1,236/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
8% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Idaho Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
106%
Rent
85%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
96%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Idaho Falls a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Idaho Falls residents earn a median household income of $69,630 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,511. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,180 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Idaho Falls is $298,600 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,714. Median rent is $992/month, with 28.4% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Idaho Falls reports 365 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,236/100K. The murder rate is 4.4/100K.

Education

31.0% of adults in Idaho Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Idaho Falls has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population66,672
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density2,456/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,630
Per Capita$33,511
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,366M
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Housing

A
Home Value$298,600
Rent$992
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$395,714
Housing Units25,574
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent365/100K
Property1,236/100K
Murder4.4/100K
Assault274/100K
Burglary313/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,433/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
Elevation4,718 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 12%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Idaho Falls was founded in 1864.
The median home in Idaho Falls was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.