Twin Falls

Twin Falls, Idaho Overview

Twin Falls faces challenges across several categories, earning a B grade (54.1/100) and ranking #15 of 20 cities in Idaho. Even so, the city scores 79/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Education score of 38/100.

Income & Employment in Twin Falls

The median household income in Twin Falls is $60,760, 12% below the statewide median of $68,930. The local unemployment rate of 3.6% is higher than the state’s 3.2%. Population grew 0.9% recently.

Safety in Twin Falls

Twin Falls’s violent crime rate of 418.4 per 100,000 runs above the Idaho average of 214. The property crime rate is 1551 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Twin Falls

With a cost of living index of 88.6, Twin Falls is well below the national average of 100, offering meaningful savings on everyday expenses. The median home value is $279,400. Median monthly rent is $1,011. Renters spend 20.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Twin Falls

The adult obesity rate in Twin Falls is 33.2% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.7%. Residents report an average of 17.3 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Idaho ranks #23 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Twin Falls

Twin Falls has a high school graduation rate of 81.8%. The student-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. Per-pupil spending of $9,404 falls below the national median. The city has 19 public schools serving 10,280 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Twin Falls

The annual average temperature in Twin Falls is 51.3°F. Summers average 74.8°F. Winters average 31°F. The area is arid, receiving only 14.2 inches of precipitation annually. The average commute of 15.6 minutes is notably short.

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