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Idaho Falls, ID

Founded 1864Bonneville CountyElev. 1,434 m
Population
66,672
Median home
$298,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
45
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Idaho Falls

With about 66,672 residents, Idaho Falls is one of Idaho's notable places. Idaho Falls was founded in 1864 and sits in Bonneville County. The median age is 33.5 and the median household income is $69,630. Homes carry a median value of $298,600, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.6%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
66,672
Median age
33.5
Median household income
$69,630
Per-capita income
$33,511
Poverty rate
12%
High-school grad or higher
90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31%
Unemployment
4%
Avg. commute
18.2 min
Work from home
8.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.6%
Hispanic or Latino16.5%
Black0.4%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.1%
Sales & office22.3%
Service17.3%
Production, transportation & material moving15.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$298,600
Median gross rent
$992/mo
Owner-occupied
64.1%
Median year built
1977
Households
24,216
Avg. household size
2.7

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Idaho Falls has 45 public schools — 23 elementary, 5 middle, 12 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 9 schools
Reading53%
Math39%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BONNEVILLE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BONNEVILLE ONLINE SCHOOLHighGrades 6–12
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTERHighGrades 10–12
COMPASS ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
D91 ONLINE ACADEMY - SECONDARYHighGrades 7–12
EMERSON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
IDAHO FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
PRAXIUM MASTERY ACADEMYHighGrades 6–12
SKYLINE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
TECHNICAL CAREERS HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BLACK CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
EAGLE ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime16% below national
Idaho Falls326
Idaho243
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime27% below national
Idaho Falls1,432
Idaho840
United States1,952
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Idaho Falls Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Idaho Falls.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Bonneville County
AvalancheRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Idaho Falls is in Bonneville County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Idaho Falls was founded in 1864 and sits in Bonneville County. Elevation ~1,434 m.

Map of Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls, ID
Where Idaho Falls is
BoiseMeridianNampaCaldwellIdaho FallsPocatello
Historic places

20 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Douglas-Farr BuildingFarmers and Merchants Bank BuildingHotel IdahoIdaho Falls City BuildingKress BuildingMontgomery Ward BuildingShane BuildingHasbrouck Building
Notable people from Idaho Falls
Mary KornmanD. Worth ClarkBrandi SherwoodJessika JensonMartha RaddatzKevin KanteeRoland MinsonDavid NeiwertJohn ForemanD. Gary Young
People searches in Idaho Falls
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Nearby cities
Ammon (4 mi)Shelley (9 mi)Rigby (14 mi)Rexburg (26 mi)Blackfoot (26 mi)St. Anthony (37 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Idaho Falls, ID (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Miguelanjel Rodriguez, 34
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83401
AKA X Miggy, Miguel Angel Rodriguez
George Joe Lee, 55
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83402
AKA Mr Bunny Lee, George Joejr Lee
Joshua Larry Nelson, 41
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83402
Donald James Jones, 66
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83402
AKA Donnie Jones
Matthew Clay P Jackson, 36
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83402
Matthew Eugene Thomas, 42
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83401
AKA X Tweeker, X Ace
Steve Carlos Smith, 60
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83401
AKA Steve C Smith, Steven Carlos Smith
Brian Wayne Hillyard, 68
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83402
Danny P Jones, 56
Idaho Falls · 83401
AKA Daniel P Jones, Daniel Pl Jones
Christopher Dean Hall, 52
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83402
Thomas Wayne Anderson, 66
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83404
AKA Crisco Kid, Tom Wayne Anserson
Richard Lee Smith, 54
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83404
William L Thompson, 28
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83404
AKA William Lee Thompson
Robert Everette Jones, 61
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83402
AKA Robert Everette Jones, Terry Myers
Michael Anthony Thompson, 65
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83402
John Ross Lee, 74
Idaho Falls · Bonneville County · 83401
AKA Ross Lee, Clarence Charles Bender

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Idaho Falls — frequently asked

What is the population of Idaho Falls, Idaho?
Idaho Falls has a population of about 66,672, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Idaho Falls?
The median home value in Idaho Falls is $298,600, and the median gross rent is $992/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Idaho Falls safe? What is the crime rate?
Idaho Falls Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 326 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Idaho Falls face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bonneville County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, cold wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls has 45 public schools (23 elementary, 5 middle, 12 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Idaho Falls?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Idaho Falls. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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