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Twin Falls, Idaho

Introduction to Twin Falls, Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho, in Twin Falls county, is located 104 miles W of Pocatello, Idaho (center to center) and 443 miles N of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city has a population of 34,469.

Twin Falls History

Twin Falls was originally inhabited by Native American tribes like Bannock and Shoshone. The first Europeans of the area were led by Wilson Price Hunt, arriving in the city in 1811. The first permanent settlement was established in 1864. At that time it was a stage stop. Twin Falls was incorporated as a city in 1904. It was named after the Twin Falls of the Snake River. The city became the county seat of the newly formed Twin Falls County in 1907.

Twin Falls and nearby Attractions

  • Twin Falls County Historical Museum
  • Sawtooth National Forest
  • Faulkner Planetarium
  • Herrett Museum and Planetarium
  • Jerome County Historical Museum
  • Niagara Springs State Park

Things To Do In Twin Falls

Some of the local parks of Twin Falls include the Sunrise Park, Frontier Park, Cascade Park, Barry Park, Harrison Park, and Harmon Park. A visit to the Twin Falls County Museum will surely help you to excavate some of the area’s history. The city is also home to many shopping malls including the Magic Valley Mall, Blue Lakes Mall, and Lynnwood Shopping Center. Events and special programs such as the Hispanic Fiesta, Oktoberfest, Jazz in the Canyon, and Western Days are organized in the city every year.

Twin Falls Transportation

Joslin Field - Magic Valley Regional Airport is nearby.

Twin Falls Higher Education

College of Southern Idaho is the local college. Residents can also avail higher education from universities like Boise State University, Weber State University, and Idaho State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyTwin Falls Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Twin Falls Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Twin Falls Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Twin Falls Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Twin Falls Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Twin Falls, ID

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population79
Male Share of the Population42
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity39
Well-Paid Single Women29
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use49

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals49

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime21

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