Idaho Falls Quick Facts
Demographics
- Idaho Falls population: approximately 51,000
- Idaho Falls and the rest of Bonneville County: approximately 81,000
- Median age: 27.1 years
- Average household size: 2.82 persons
Climate
- High desert plain with pleasant summers & falls and cold winters.
- Average annual precipitation of 8.97 inches (mostly in the form of snow).
- Low humidity (Summer average noon humidity level is only 28%).
- July average temperature range: 51 to 86 degrees
- January average temperature range: 10 to 27 degrees
Economy/Living Standards
- Major employers: Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory, Eastern Idaho Reg Center, Melaleuca and Scientech. ional MedicalRetail center for over 250,000 in Eastern Idaho, Montana & Wyoming.
- The average Idaho Falls household has 110% of the income of the median national household, when adjusted for the cost of living.
Education
- Two quality school districts, District 91 (a recipient of the "Gold Medal Award") and District 93, two parochial schools and other private/religious schools.
- Higher education opportunities: Eastern Idaho Vocational Technical College, University Place (University of Idaho, Idaho State University), Brigham Young University-Idaho (in Rexburg).
Crime Rate
- Extremely low.
- In fact, Idaho has the lowest homicide rate in the nation.
Recreational Opportunities
- Summer: golf, fishing, boating/waterskiing, white water rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, hunting, etc.
- Winter: downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hockey, ice fishing, etc.
Nearby Attractions
- Yellowstone National Park
- Grand Teton National Park
- Jackson Hole, WY
- Sun Valley
- Grand Targhee Resort
- Craters of the Moon National Monument
- Island Park
- Sawtooth Wilderness Area
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