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Idaho Falls is the largest city in Bonneville County and is a clean, prosperous, friendly community with a population of about 52,000. The cost of living is still very affordable, with a great quality of life, a low unemployment rate and a skilled and educated work force drawn from the city itself and surrounding communities.
When compared to other cities and metro areas of the West, Eastern Idaho's cost of living is generally lower. For necessities such as groceries, housing, healthcare, utilities and transportation, costs in Eastern Idaho are often 20 to 50 percent less than in other areas. For example, the average home in Idaho Falls is priced at $261,814, while in Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO the average homes prices are $853,900 and $353,064, respectively.
Those who prefer small town or rural living in the Blackfoot and Shelley areas have easy access to I-15 and a quick commute to the city. Idaho Falls ranked in the top ten on Inc. Magazine's list of "Hottest Small Cities" in the United States.
The local Idaho Falls newspaper is the Post Register. Registration is required to view news articles, but access to classified and employment ads is free.
Travel
There is an excellent local airport (Idaho Falls Regional Airport 208-612-8221) with service provided by United, Skywest/Delta, Horizon, Northwest and Allegiant airlines.
Idaho Road and Weather conditions 1-888-432-7623
Medical Services
EIRMC is the largest medical facility in the region. It is a full-service hospital which provides care for residents of Idaho Falls, surrounding communities, Montana, and Wyoming. In October of 2001, the hospital opened a new Cancer Center, fully equipped with the latest radiation therapy capabilities.
The Heart Center includes two surgery suites for cardiac surgery. The Cardiac Rehab provides an education and exercise program for patients who have had heart attacks, heart surgery, and other heart problems.
Education
Idaho Falls is home to Eastern Idaho Technical College, a two-year public college that offers associates degrees and certificates in professional-technical fields in accounting, business, electrical, dental assistant, marketing managment, medical assistant, paralegal, practical nurse training, surgical operating room technician, welding, and several others.
Recreation
Idaho Falls has some of the best access to outdoor recreation anywhere in the mountain west. Fishing, camping, boating, hunting, hiking, golf, whitewater, skiing, wildlife viewing, snowmobiling and more are literally right at your doorstep.
Idaho Falls Area Recreation info
The Idaho Falls Greenbelt loops around 14 miles of the Snake River bank including the falls area.
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City of Idaho Falls
City of Idaho Falls
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