American Falls, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,636 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,376 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$172,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$486 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$567 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Power County
6
Idaho
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Power County
7
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 24
Feb 1 6 29
Mar 1 4 39
Apr 1 2 45
May 1 0 55
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 1 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 1 1 48
Nov 1 4 35
Dec 1 10 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 17%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ID State Senate District 28, ID State House District 28, ID
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Schools

American Falls Intermediate School
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
William Thomas Middle School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Hillcrest Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Elevate Salon Institute-Chubbuck
22 miles, E • 1 star
Idaho State University
22 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Portneuf Medical Center
23 miles, E • 5 star
Bingham Memorial Hospital
38 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Pocatello Regional Airport
16 miles, E • 1 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
64 miles, NE • 1 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
88 miles, NW • 1 star
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