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American falls, ID

American falls, ID.

Population: 6,743 (Census ACS)

The median home value in American falls, ID is $277,671 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $385,000 after a median 83 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$277,671

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$277,671
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+0.8%
5-year appreciation
+23.0%
10-year appreciation
+113.7%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$284,854
House Price Index (state)
629.4 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$385,000
Median list price
$383,500
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
+38.0%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
33
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$841/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,966/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL, HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL, AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY, J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,216
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,225

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve (42 mi)
National parks include
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve, City Of Rocks National Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
American Falls Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
POWER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-22 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
36.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,667
Households with broadband internet
61.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,215
Average weekly wage
$1,111
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

American fallsState medianUS median
Median home value$277,671$437,255$289,727
Median sale price$385,000$441,990$325,000
Median days on market83 days62 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,667$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in American falls, ID?
$277,671.
What is the median sale price in American falls, ID?
$385,000.
How long do homes take to sell in American falls, ID?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in American falls, ID?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,311/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in American falls, ID?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is American falls, ID in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in American falls, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in American falls, ID?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near American falls, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve American falls, ID?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is American falls, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in American falls, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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