Twin Falls, Idaho
Among the top 16% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 55% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 63% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 41% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 67% of US places
- top 1% for summer humidity
- top 2% for park & nature access
- bottom 1% for school quality
Twin Falls is a mid-size city in Idaho with about 52,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include summer humidity, park & nature access, and commute time. It rates lower on comfortable days and school quality.
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Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 1.0 in0.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 44% of US places
Home Value$244k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$952better than 45% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 46% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.78%better than 65% of US places
Income Tax5.80%better than 36% of US places
Sales Tax6.03%better than 83% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.08%better than 35% of US places
Unemployment3.1%better than 58% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation9.2 in2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.2 inbetter than 41% of US places
Sunny Days236 daysbetter than 56% of US places
Summer Humidity41°Fbetter than 99% of US places
Comfortable Days58 daysbetter than 12% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk23.3better than 94% of US places
Air Quality27 AQIbetter than 93% of US places
School Quality21.0better than 1% of US places
Violent Crime1603/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Crime1475/100kbetter than 31% of US places
Community
Population52,31597th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.019th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2962nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0258th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4774th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.6%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.1%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.5%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability9.9/20better than 86% of US places
Airport Distance113 mibetter than 31% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.2%better than 57% of US places
Amenities Nearby22.75better than 23% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 98% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Twin Falls an affordable place to live?
- Twin Falls is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 44% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Twin Falls?
- The median home value in Twin Falls is $244k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Twin Falls?
- Median household income in Twin Falls is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Twin Falls?
- Median gross rent in Twin Falls is $952 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Twin Falls safe?
- Twin Falls is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1603/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 1475/100k.
- What is the weather like in Twin Falls?
- Twin Falls averages 73°F in July and 29°F in January, with 9.2 in of annual precipitation and about 236 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Twin Falls?
- Public-school quality in Twin 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 Twin Falls?
- The average one-way commute in Twin Falls is 17 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)