Driggs, ID

Driggs, Idaho

Driggs, Idaho, in Teton county, is 50 miles E of Idaho Falls, Idaho (center to center) and 419 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. About 1,100 people people live in Driggs.

The People and Families of Driggs

In Driggs, about 52% of adults are married. Driggs has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Driggs is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Driggs had a median family income of $40,469. It turns out that people in Driggs tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in the city are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,200) in Driggs than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Driggs Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Driggs, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city.

Commuting

In Driggs, 79% of commuters drive to work. In Driggs, people like to walk or ride bicycles. One alternative to driving in the city is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Driggs, ID

Comparing Driggs 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
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share 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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Driggs Almanac

Driggs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Driggs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Driggs residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Driggs, 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.

Driggs High Schools (2004)

TETON HIGH SCHOOL
555 ROSS AVENUE
208-354-2952
Serves 432 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Driggs Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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