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