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Idaho Falls, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Jefferson County County
Idaho Falls, ID
At a Glance
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)
Is Idaho Falls a Good Place to Live?
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $390,739. 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 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,514/100K. The murder rate is 1.6/100K.
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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.