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Rigby, ID

Founded 1883Jefferson CountyElev. 1,480 m
Population
5,251
Median home
$267,200
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Rigby

Rigby is home to roughly 5,251 residents. Rigby was founded in 1883 and sits in Jefferson County. The median age is 30.9 and the median household income is $78,278. Homes carry a median value of $267,200, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
5,251
Median age
30.9
Median household income
$78,278
Per-capita income
$28,253
Poverty rate
11.9%
High-school grad or higher
92.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
Unemployment
0%
Avg. commute
21.8 min
Work from home
0.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83%
Hispanic or Latino11.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.6%
Sales & office14%
Service10.3%
Production, transportation & material moving9.4%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$267,200
Median gross rent
$1,035/mo
Owner-occupied
65.3%
Median year built
1978
Households
1,958
Avg. household size
2.64

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Rigby has 9 public schools5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading54%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

RIGBY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
FARNSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 68
RIGBY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 68
COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARYElementary
HARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -15
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
RIGBY VIRTUAL ACADEMYElementary
SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -15
JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 251 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERGrades -1-1

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime91% below national
Rigby35
Idaho243
United States386
51% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime34% below national
Rigby1,291
Idaho840
United States1,952
27% higher than 2019
20192023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rigby.

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Jefferson County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Rigby is in Jefferson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rigby was founded in 1883 and sits in Jefferson County. Elevation ~1,480 m.

Map of Rigby
Rigby, ID
Where Rigby is
BoiseMeridianNampaCaldwellIdaho FallsPocatelloRigby
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jefferson County Courthouse
Notable people from Rigby
Larry WilsonH. Rex LeeBrent HillDennis LakeShayne M. BowenJerald Raymond
People searches in Rigby
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Nearby cities
Rexburg (12 mi)Idaho Falls (14 mi)Ammon (14 mi)Shelley (23 mi)St. Anthony (23 mi)Blackfoot (40 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Rigby, ID (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Rigby, Idaho.

Jason Stanley Jones, 51
Rigby · Jefferson County · 83442
AKA Jason Jones, J Xxx
Michael Alfred King, 78
Rigby · Jefferson County · 83442
AKA Mike King, Michael A King
Robbie Lynn Shoell, 64
Rigby · Jefferson County · 83442
AKA Robbie L Shoell, Robert Lynn Moore
James R Walker, 76
Rigby · Jefferson County · 83442
AKA James Ronald Walker
James G Davis, 46
Rigby · Jefferson County · 83442
AKA James Davis, James Gordon Davis

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

Rigby — frequently asked

What is the population of Rigby, Idaho?
Rigby has a population of about 5,251, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rigby?
The median home value in Rigby is $267,200, and the median gross rent is $1,035/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rigby safe? What is the crime rate?
Rigby Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 35 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rigby face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, heat wave, winter weather.
How many schools are in Rigby?
Rigby has 9 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rigby?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Rigby. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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