Ammon, ID

Ammon, Idaho

Introduction to Ammon, Idaho

Ammon, Idaho, in Bonneville county, is 4 miles E of Idaho Falls, Idaho (center to center) and 443 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 6,187.

Ammon History

Ammon was incorporated in 1905. The members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints founded the city. In 1888, the area was made a ward in the church. Originally, it was named as South Iona. Bishop William Rawson renamed the place to Ammon, based on a figure in the Book of Mormon. In its early years, Ammon was an agricultural center. In 1963 it gained the status of a second class city under Idaho law.

Ammon and nearby Attractions

• Bonneville County Historical Museum
• Farnsworth TV & Pioneer Museum
• Museum of Idaho
• Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge
• Targhee - Caribou National Forest
• Tautphas Park Zoo

Things To Do In Ammon

Tourists can visit the Collector’s Corner Museum, Bonneville County Historical Museum, and Museum of Idaho. The Curlew Park and the McCowin Park are also worth taking a look around. At Camas National Wildlife Refuge visitors can observe peregrine falcons, trumpeter swan, and bald eagles. One can also plan a day trip to the Tautphas Park Zoo. Apart from these, the city of Ammon also organizes a number of recretional events throughout the year.

Ammon Transportation

The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional Airport.

Ammon Higher Education

Residents can pursue higher education from Ricks College, Idaho State University, Utah State University, and Weber State University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Ammon, ID

Comparing Ammon 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
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
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
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Ammon Almanac

Ammon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Ammon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ammon, 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

Ammon Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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