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American Falls, Idaho

city · Power County

At a glance

4,712
Population
$185,600
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$277,398
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$737/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$57,783
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
13.9 min
Average commute
87.6%
Homes with broadband
99.2%
Locations with fiber available
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities20% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost49% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college22 mi
Nearest community college65 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates82.4%
College graduates14.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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