Idaho Falls, Idaho
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 49% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 68% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 26% of US places
- top 3% for summer humidity
- top 10% for commute time
- bottom 1% for school quality
Idaho Falls is a mid-size city in Idaho with about 66,000 residents. It grades B for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include summer humidity, commute time, and air quality. It rates lower on comfortable days and school quality.
Official websiteidahofallsidaho.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.5 in0.8 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 34% of US places
Home Value$267k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$931better than 48% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 46% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.68%better than 74% of US places
Income Tax5.80%better than 36% of US places
Sales Tax6.03%better than 83% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.53%better than 40% of US places
Unemployment4.8%better than 41% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)20°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation13.5 in6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall65.7 inbetter than 7% of US places
Sunny Days252 daysbetter than 68% of US places
Summer Humidity44°Fbetter than 97% of US places
Comfortable Days24 daysbetter than 2% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk74.5better than 36% of US places
Air Quality35 AQIbetter than 85% of US places
School Quality21.0better than 1% of US places
Violent Crime1111/100kbetter than 31% of US places
Property Crime1383/100kbetter than 33% of US places
Community
Population65,68598th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.918th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2760th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4572nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)78.0%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.6%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.1%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 90% of US places
Walkability8.3/20better than 76% of US places
Airport Distance187 mibetter than 10% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.7%better than 63% of US places
Amenities Nearby38.52better than 33% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 17% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Idaho Falls an affordable place to live?
- Idaho Falls is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 34% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Idaho Falls?
- The median home value in Idaho Falls is $267k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Idaho Falls?
- Median household income in Idaho Falls is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Idaho Falls?
- Median gross rent in Idaho Falls is $931 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Idaho Falls safe?
- Idaho Falls is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1111/100k (better than 31%). Property crime is 1383/100k.
- What is the weather like in Idaho Falls?
- Idaho Falls averages 68°F in July and 20°F in January, with 13.5 in of annual precipitation and about 252 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Idaho Falls?
- Public-school quality in Idaho Falls is below average, scoring better than 0% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Idaho Falls?
- The average one-way commute in Idaho Falls is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)