American Falls, ID

American Falls, Idaho

American Falls, Idaho, in Power county, is 21 miles W of Pocatello, Idaho (center to center) and 460 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 4,111 people lived in American Falls.

The People and Families of American Falls

In American Falls, about 61% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, American Falls had a median family income of $35,435.

Political Inclinations

American Falls residents donated more money ($2,360) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

American Falls Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in American Falls are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In American Falls, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in American Falls; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

American Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of American Falls, ID

Comparing American Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

American Falls Almanac

American Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

American Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, American Falls, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

American Falls Public Libraries

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American Falls High Schools (2004)

AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
254 TAYLOR STREET
208-226-2531
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 500 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

AMERICAN FALLS (ALT.) ACADEMY
598 LINCOLN
208-226-5008
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.
Serves 35 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

American Falls Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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