Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls, Idaho Overview

Idaho Falls scores 57.0/100 overall (B+), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Idaho — below the state composite of 70.7. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 78/100, while Education lags at 38/100.

Income & Employment in Idaho Falls

The median household income in Idaho Falls is $63,049, 9% below the statewide median of $68,930. The local unemployment rate of 3.3% is higher than the state’s 3.2%. Population grew 2.1% recently.

Safety in Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls’s violent crime rate of 323.3 per 100,000 runs above the Idaho average of 214. The property crime rate is 1430.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Idaho Falls

With a cost of living index of 89.9, Idaho Falls is well below the national average of 100, offering meaningful savings on everyday expenses. The median home value is $298,600. Median monthly rent is $992. Renters spend 18.9% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Idaho Falls

The adult obesity rate in Idaho Falls is 34.3% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.2%. Residents report an average of 17.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Idaho ranks #23 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls has a high school graduation rate of 84%. The student-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. Per-pupil spending of $9,377 falls below the national median. The city has 37 public schools serving 21,115 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Idaho Falls

Winters in Idaho Falls are cold, averaging 21.4°F. Summers average 70.2°F. Winters average 21.4°F. The area is arid, receiving only 14.5 inches of precipitation annually. The average commute of 17.1 minutes is notably short.

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