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Is Ammon a Good Place to Live? Ammon, Idaho: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Ammon ranks #868 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #158 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (5.4%, #39 of 234), and trails on expensive homes ($381,800, #176 of 231).
Ammon by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Ammon's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Ammon: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Ammon safe?
What is the cost of living in Ammon?
Ammon's cost of living index is 94.4, 6% below the US level of 100 and #425 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,372/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $418,250, 13% below the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
| Measure | Ammon | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 94.4#425 of 1,308 | 95.5 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $418,250#665 of 1,187 | $478,744 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,595/mo#417 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $381,800#742 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,372/mo#605 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 4.4x#690 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 19.1%#344 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Ammon housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Ammon is in the Idaho Falls, ID metro.
Idaho housing market →Is Ammon safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Ammon alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Ammon crime rate or rank it on safety. Idaho as a whole records 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Ammon?
The median household in Ammon earns $86,121, 4% above the US figure of $83,163 and 6% above Idaho ($81,166). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Ammon | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $86,121#519 of 1,312 | $81,166 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 5.4%#128 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | 0%#663 of 1,132 | +1.4% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Ammon?
The median resident of Ammon is 32.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 42.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #390 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Ammon | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 32.9 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 42.9%#390 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 69.1% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Ammon's schools and health?
Ammon's 8 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 21.2 students per teacher and $8,909 spent per pupil. 31.4% of adults are obese and 8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Ammon | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 89%#454 of 1,063 | 79.9% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 21.2#983 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $8,909#1183 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 31.4%#493 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 8%#105 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 16.2%#457 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 8.7%#476 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,205 students are enrolled in Ammon's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Ammon?
The average commute in Ammon is 21.9 minutes (Idaho 22.2); 2.1% of workers take transit and 10.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Ammon scores 8.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #866 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 65°F and winters 22.4°F, with 10.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Ammon | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 21.9 min#492 of 1,312 | 22.2 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 8%#924 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 74.7% | 72.9% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.8#866 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.7 | 12.1 | 0.7 |
| Feb | 34.2 | 15.7 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 47.2 | 25.3 | 0.8 |
| Apr | 57.5 | 31.4 | 1 |
| May | 67.2 | 38.4 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 76.2 | 44.6 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 86.6 | 49.3 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 85.6 | 47.5 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 74.8 | 40.6 | 1 |
| Oct | 59.1 | 30.8 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 43 | 21.9 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 30.3 | 13.4 | 0.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Idaho Falls Faa Airport.
| Measure | Ammon | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 44.2°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 65°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 22.4°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 10.1 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Idaho Falls Faa Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Ammon?
Bonneville County's air had a median air quality index of 22, and 93% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Bonneville County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.15% of building value, lower than 51% of US counties.
| Measure | Ammon | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 22#34 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.15%#667 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Bonneville County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Bonneville County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.036% | 89% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0064% | 81% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0053% | 71% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.084% | 54% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Ammon compare with similar-size cities?
Ammon is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #158 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 19,064.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammon, IDPop. 19,064 | #868 | 52.2 | $86,121 | $1,372/mo | no data | 21.9 min |
| Madisonville, KYPop. 19,515 | #1151 | 46.6 | $53,860 | $838/mo | 149 | 18 min |
| Sheridan, WYPop. 19,285 | #679 | 55.5 | $62,867 | $936/mo | 110 | 12.8 min |
| Augusta, MEPop. 19,077 | #721 | 54.7 | $47,979 | $919/mo | 218 | 18.7 min |
| Martinsburg, WVPop. 18,904 | #1117 | 47.6 | $59,555 | $1,150/mo | 221 | 26 min |
| Badger, AKPop. 18,677 | #886 | 52.0 | $97,183 | $1,629/mo | no data | 22.5 min |
| Los Lunas, NMPop. 18,618 | #1041 | 49.2 | $62,330 | $1,110/mo | 491 | 25.8 min |
| Westerly, RIPop. 18,411 | #55 | 70.6 | $95,207 | $1,260/mo | 26 | 22.9 min |
| Wahiawa, HIPop. 17,996 | #905 | 51.7 | $87,143 | $1,546/mo | no data | 31.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Ammon compare with the rest of Idaho?
Ammon ranks #18 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 52.2 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 6% above the Idaho median. Homes are 13% below the typical Idaho home.
| City | Rank in ID | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, IDPop. 130,138 | #1 | 64.7 | $100,795 | $1,805/mo | 137 |
| Boise, IDPop. 237,242 | #2 | 64.4 | $83,904 | $1,446/mo | 289 |
| Eagle, IDPop. 32,855 | #3 | 62.6 | $122,894 | $1,765/mo | no data |
| Star, IDPop. 14,745 | #4 | 60.5 | $97,936 | $1,924/mo | no data |
| Moscow, IDPop. 26,286 | #5 | 60.3 | $57,022 | $927/mo | 37 |
| Coeur d'Alene, IDPop. 56,447 | #6 | 59.9 | $72,338 | $1,468/mo | 235 |
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #7 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data |
| Idaho Falls, IDPop. 67,725 | #8 | 59.0 | $73,110 | $1,075/mo | 301 |
| Nampa, IDPop. 110,319 | #9 | 58.6 | $74,279 | $1,420/mo | 310 |
| Lewiston, IDPop. 34,651 | #10 | 58.3 | $72,197 | $1,027/mo | 175 |
| Post Falls, IDPop. 43,391 | #11 | 58.0 | $82,183 | $1,469/mo | 168 |
| Caldwell, IDPop. 66,516 | #12 | 57.3 | $73,058 | $1,264/mo | 482 |
| Twin Falls, IDPop. 54,164 | #13 | 56.3 | $61,205 | $1,082/mo | 359 |
| Chubbuck, IDPop. 16,126 | #14 | 56.3 | $82,977 | $1,048/mo | 280 |
| Hayden, IDPop. 16,338 | #15 | 55.9 | $82,958 | $1,733/mo | no data |
| Pocatello, IDPop. 57,635 | #16 | 55.1 | $60,418 | $948/mo | 331 |
| Rexburg, IDPop. 40,543 | #17 | 54.9 | $50,617 | $1,004/mo | 49 |
| Ammon, IDPop. 19,064 | #18 | 52.2 | $86,121 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Jerome, IDPop. 12,930 | #19 | 50.4 | $66,894 | $947/mo | 356 |
| Mountain Home, IDPop. 16,493 | #20 | 48.0 | $63,125 | $1,155/mo | 193 |
All 20 Idaho cities we track, by overall score. Idaho statewide: median income $81,166, violent crime 217.3 per 100,000.
How is Ammon's score calculated?
Ammon scores 52.2 out of 100, #868 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Idaho's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Ammon. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
44.5 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Ammon. Similar-size median 56.5.
66.4 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Ammon's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
38.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Ammon's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
68.3 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Ammon. Similar-size median 50.8.
67.8 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Ammon. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
28.6 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Ammon. Similar-size median 48.3.
48.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Ammon's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
41.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
73.4 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Ammon alone.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Ammon's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Ammon has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Ammon
Is Ammon, ID a good place to live?
Ammon ranks #868 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #158 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (5.4%, #39 of 234), and trails on expensive homes ($381,800, #176 of 231).
What is the cost of living in Ammon?
Ammon's cost of living index is 94.4, 6% below the US level of 100 and #425 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,372/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $418,250, 13% below the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
Is Ammon safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Ammon alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Ammon crime rate or rank it on safety. Idaho as a whole records 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Ammon?
The median household in Ammon earns $86,121, 4% above the US figure of $83,163 and 6% above Idaho ($81,166). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Ammon?
Median rent in Ammon is $1,372/mo (Census), #605 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,595/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Ammon?
The typical home value in Ammon is $418,250, up 1.7% in a year, against $478,744 for Idaho and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $381,800.
How are the public schools in Ammon?
Ammon's 8 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 21.2 students per teacher and $8,909 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Ammon?
The average commute is 21.9 minutes, #492 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.2 minutes across Idaho. 8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Ammon?
Ammon averages 44.2°F over the year, 65°F in summer and 22.4°F in winter, with 10.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Ammon walkable?
Ammon scores 8.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #866 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Ammon at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Bonneville County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.15% of building value, lower than 51% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Ammon?
Bonneville County's air had a median air quality index of 22, and 93% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Ammon?
Ammon has 19,064 residents. The median resident of Ammon is 32.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 42.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #390 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Ammon compare with the rest of Idaho?
Ammon ranks #18 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 52.2 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 6% above the Idaho median. Homes are 13% below the typical Idaho home.
What cities are similar in size to Ammon?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Ammon's population of 19,064 are Madisonville, KY (#1151 overall), Sheridan, WY (#679 overall), Augusta, ME (#721 overall), Martinsburg, WV (#1117 overall), and Badger, AK (#886 overall). Ammon is #868.