About Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls is the county seat and largest city of Bonneville County, Idaho. As of the 2000 census Idaho Falls had a total population of 50,730 (2003 estimate: 51,507).

Idaho Falls is the largest city in the Eastern Idaho region and the third largest in the state.

Only Boise and Nampa are larger.
Idaho Falls is the principal city of the Idaho Falls, ID Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Bonneville and Jefferson Counties.

Things to Do in Idaho Falls

There is always something to do in Idaho Falls. In the summer there is an annual beer fest that is one of the largest in the western United States. We also have an annual fireworks display that is said to be the largest this side of the Mississippi. Every weekend is filled with outdoor exhibits along the greenbelt, a farmers market and two drive-in theaters. There are tons of recreational activities available including biking, hiking, camping, rock climbing, skiing, boating, fishing, hunting, kayaking, white-water rafting and numerous walking trails around several parks in town.

Weather In Idaho Falls

The weather is generally mild with warm summer days averaging in the 80's and cool summer evenings averaging in the 50's. The winters can take some getting used to but the 'hard weather' days are few and far between. The city and county does a fantastic job of keeping up with the road maintenance. We have very few heavy snow days anymore and the below zero days are usually fewer than ten in the year and normally occur in January.

Great Location

Idaho Falls is within two hours of beautiful recreational areas such as Sun Valley, West Yellowstone, Jackson Hole and numerous campgrounds, ski hills and hiking trails. Because of the stores located in Idaho Falls, it is also a major shopping venue for people who live in close by towns including Rigby, Ririe, Swan Valley, Rexburg, Terreton, Roberts, Driggs, Victor, Arco, Mackay and Challis.

Idaho Falls Education

The educational talents available in Idaho Falls are boasted to be some of the best in the country. Having two sons of my own that have attended Idaho Falls schools I know first hand that is true. We have been very pleased with the local education system, teachers and administration. Our schools repeatedly surpass national averages on academic achievement scores.