Idaho Falls is the county seat of Bonneville County in the eastern part of Idaho and is a regional center for shopping, education, medical care, and cultural activities.
Idaho Falls is located in the heart of some of the world's best known recreation areas including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National parks, Targhee, Sun Valley, Henry's Lake, Craters of the Moon, the Sawtooths, Island Park, Jackson Hole, and several national forests.
Situated along the Snake River at the western edge of the world famous Rocky Mountains, Idaho Falls has all the features of big city living, but still embraces a small town charm. Our skyline consists of the majestic Teton Mountain Range, and in our backyard is the world's most famous park - Yellowstone.
The scenic Idaho Falls greenbelt, downtown Idaho Falls is a great place to spend your afternoons. Enjoy the weather, feeding the ducks or getting some exercise on the 3 mile pathway around the breathtaking Snake River. Pack a sack lunch and enjoy t he view of the river and the falls. Bring the kids along for a day filled with feeding the ducks and geese. Are you and avid fisherman? Climb your way down the rocks or enjoy the bank and catch your dinner for the day.
The Idaho Falls Greenbelt is one of Idaho Falls charms located in the heart of Idaho Falls, next to the historic Idaho Falls downtown. The paved foot-trail is approximately 6 miles around. The trail is enjoyed by bicyclists, joggers or pedestrians who just want to relax and check out the sites beside the 22 foot waterfall, stretching over 600 feet wide. You cross the Broadway Bridge (on the west bank) to get a great view of the entire length of the falls.
Offering its own symphony, opera, chamber orchestra, community drama, performing arts groups, museums, zoos, and of course professional minor league baseball, it's hard to imagine finding nothing to do.
As the regional epi-center for healthcare, shopping, and entertainment, Idaho Falls is rapidly attracting small and large businesses alike and consistently finds itself listed in the top ten rankings of many prestigious magazines, newspapers and professional community research publications.
As you can tell, we are very proud of our community. Whether you are visiting, relocating, or just browsing, your experience in Idaho Falls will be like none other.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $113,800
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 52,786. Idaho Falls covers 17.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet above sea level.
Climate
Idaho Falls enjoys a semiarid alpine climate. Summers are long and mild, perfect for outdoor activities so abundant in this area. Hikers, fisherman, bikers, photographers, horse back riders, river floaters... all benefit from clear sunny skies and warm days. The dry nature of the region tends to take the "sting" out of extreme hot or cold temperatures. Summer daytime humidity averages 28%. Nights are refreshingly cool. (July nighttime temperatures average in the low 50's, adding to the pleasant atmosphere. July daytime temperatures average in the mid 80's, perfect for swimming and barbecues
Winters are comparatively long, but not too severe. Idaho Falls' location, on the warmer valley floor, keeps the snows from presenting major transportation problems. The nearby mountains attract the majority of the snowfall, providing outstanding winter recreational opportunities. Average January daytime temperature is 27 degrees, down to an average 10 degrees at night.
Spring is short, giving way to a balmy summer in just a few short weeks. Fall is mild and beautiful, with the golden leaves of aspen trees spectacularly contrasted against the forest green pines on the regions hills and against the crystal clear royal blue skies.
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and Teton National parks, Targhee, Sun Valley, Henry's Lake, Craters of the Moon, the Sawtooths, Island Park, Jackson Hole, and several national forests.