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Living in Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls had 67,725 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. In July 2026, median household income was US$73,110 a year.

Last checked 2026-09-1928 sources

Population71,785people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,653EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent944.9EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.24%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,566offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — about the sameOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.09µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · aqs.epa.gov

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Idaho Falls?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Idaho Falls.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,075 per month, while the median home value was US$335,500 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 64.2%, and the vacancy rate was 6.8% in July 2026. 42.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Idaho Falls recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€827
Utilities, 85 m² flat€138
Internet, 60 Mbps€50
Mobile plan, 10 GB€41
Fitness club€33

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly33.09 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Idaho Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251114172332)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited50.07 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Idaho Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251114172332)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly827.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Idaho Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251114172332)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB40.64 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Idaho Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251114172332)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home137.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Idaho Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251114172332)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,075/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent42.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,514 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,099 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent944.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes660 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Idaho Falls a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–58%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 39–59%
Family47%strong on family, weak on cost · range 38–56%
Retirement44%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 33–55%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,830 of 71,785 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Idaho Falls is 4.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income73,110 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription92.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet4.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,653 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,458 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov20Official
Unemployment rate4.24 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Idaho Falls?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,458 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,394of €2,722 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,722
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,099
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€138 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Idaho Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251114172332) · 2025-12-31− €138
Internet€50 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Idaho Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251114172332) · 2025-12-31− €50
Mobile plan€41 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Idaho Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251114172332) · 2025-12-31− €41
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,394
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Idaho Falls Salary needed to live in Idaho Falls

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Idaho Falls. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Idaho Falls. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher90.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools47 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents27.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

There were 264 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio8 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents264 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,421 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Idaho Falls when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesIdaho Falls highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Idaho Falls highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Idaho Falls1,566
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,566 offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — about the same31 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents277 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes207 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.88 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport2.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportIDA3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Idaho Falls. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Idaho Falls.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Idaho Falls is 5.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.09 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -1 · Feb 2.06 · Mar 9 · Apr 14.33 · May 19.56 · Jun 24.78 · Jul 30.17 · Aug 29.72 · Sep 23.83 · Oct 15.22 · Nov 6.11 · Dec -0.667 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.83 · Feb -6.67 · Mar -1.94 · Apr 1.28 · May 5.78 · Jun 9.28 · Jul 12.89 · Aug 12 · Sep 7.39 · Oct 1.56 · Nov -3.83 · Dec -8.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan -4.89 · Feb -2.28 · Mar 3.56 · Apr 7.78 · May 12.67 · Jun 17 · Jul 21.56 · Aug 20.83 · Sep 15.61 · Oct 8.39 · Nov 1.17 · Dec -4.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 26.92 · Feb 24.13 · Mar 32 · Apr 36.32 · May 49.02 · Jun 31.75 · Jul 12.95 · Aug 16.51 · Sep 28.7 · Oct 31.24 · Nov 24.13 · Dec 28.96 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading21.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean2.29 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation313.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature7.01 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-7.72 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Billings ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.2 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Gatineau (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±3.0 °C, Traunreut (Germany) ±3.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 2,830 is not 2.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.73 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents2,830 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,021 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population71,785 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics70,454 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value335,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes64.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate65.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad4.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage55.73 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage65.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance8.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher31.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available96.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over31,178 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home9.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans87.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Idaho Falls

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Gaithersburg as an Idaho Falls alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2928 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 25.4% Gaithersburg vs 2.7% Idaho Falls+828%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,029 Gaithersburg vs €2,653 Idaho Falls+52%
  • Median gross pay, region: €5,251 Gaithersburg vs €3,458 Idaho Falls+52%
  • Nearest airport: 4.0 km Gaithersburg vs 6.0 km Idaho Falls−33%
  • Unemployment: 4.6% Gaithersburg vs 4.2% Idaho Falls+10%
  • Residents: 71,113 Gaithersburg vs 71,785 Idaho Falls−1%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,565 Gaithersburg vs 1,566 Idaho Fallssame level
Full comparisonMore about Gaithersburg

Cities near Idaho Falls

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Idaho Falls, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Ocala71,753 residentsGrand Junction71,827 residentsDublin71,602 residentsDothan72,060 residentsDale City72,088 residentsCamden71,430 residents

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Idaho Falls in rankings

#2 of 30 in US cities with the highest public-transit commute share

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Idaho Falls?

The median gross salary is 3,458 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Idaho Falls?

The unemployment rate is 4.24 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Idaho Falls?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.09 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is Idaho Falls?

Police recorded 1,566 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Idaho Falls?

The published population is 71,785 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Idaho Falls?

2,830 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Idaho Falls a good place to live?

Idaho Falls may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Idaho Falls?

Ammon, Rigby, Shelley are near Idaho Falls. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  11. aqs.epa.gov aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-26
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  18. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Idaho Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251114172332) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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