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The Greater Idaho Falls area is situated along the Snake River at the western edge of the Rocky Mountains. This community is a gateway to many popular outdoor destinations, including the Grand Teton mountain range, Henry's Lake, the Saint Anthony Sand Dunes, and the world's most famous park, Yellowstone. Greater Idaho Falls has the best features of living in a big city, while maintaining the charm of a close-knit small town.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
One of the highlights of Idaho Falls is the Greenbelt, a park that surrounds the banks of the Snake River. With plenty of room to bike, walk, and run, the Greenbelt is for everyone. Idaho Falls is also seated within a short distance of many outdoor activities. Nearby mountain ranges and forest areas are great for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and more. Fishing enthusiasts can find lots of nearby places to cast a line, most notably at Henry's Lake, a prime paradise for fly fisherman.
For those who are less outdoors-inclined, Idaho Falls also features shopping, three movie cinemas, the Museum of Idaho, and the wide variety of plays and productions from the Idaho Falls Arts Council.
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
The arts community is alive and well in Idaho Falls, with features such as the Museum of Idaho, the Idaho Falls Arts Council, and the Idaho Falls Symphony. The Museum of Idaho features several new exhibits each year alongside its standing exhibit on Idaho's history. The Idaho Falls Arts Council is situated in downtown Idaho Falls in the Willard Arts Center, with a wide span of musicals, plays, and productions in the historical Colonial Theater, and featuring the works of local artists in the Carr Gallery. The Idaho Falls Symphony features the most talented musicians in all of eastern Idaho and entertains many a happy music lover with each season of classical performance.
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
Greater Idaho Falls features a regional airport that accommodates travel to many places in the intermountain west. The Salt Lake City International Airport is also within 3 hours of the community for more air travel options. There are also shuttle services including the Salt Lake Express, which travels to and from Salt Lake City and other cities every day, and TRPTA, a shuttle service that features demand response and has four routes within the Idaho Falls city limits.
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
Idaho Falls has some of the most talented physicians and nurses in the state of Idaho. Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, commonly known by EIRMC to residents, is the third largest employer in the county and serves 300,000 people in the area. Mountain View Hospital also serves the people in eastern Idaho, most notably with their RediCare urgent care centers.
There's no shortage of specialists in Idaho Falls. Specialized needs of nearly any kind can be serviced here, and often within a short distance of the hospital. Cancer treatment, spine surgery, physical therapy, dermatology, and much more are all served right here, with no need to travel a long distance.
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Greater Idaho Falls?
For those of you that retire in Greater Idaho Falls, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!
Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 20's and highs in the low 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 10's. You may have a few days below 0°. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground.
If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Greater Idaho Falls such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.
Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect some days above 90°. Expect some rainy days in the summer.
If you retire in Greater Idaho Falls, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.
Monthly Temperature Ranges
Month
Low
Avg
High
Jan
13
F°
21
F°
29
F°
Feb
16
F°
25
F°
34
F°
Mar
26
F°
37
F°
48
F°
Apr
33
F°
46
F°
59
F°
May
40
F°
54
F°
67
F°
Jun
47
F°
62
F°
77
F°
Jul
52
F°
69
F°
86
F°
Aug
51
F°
68
F°
86
F°
Sep
42
F°
59
F°
75
F°
Oct
33
F°
47
F°
60
F°
Nov
23
F°
33
F°
43
F°
Dec
14
F°
22
F°
30
F°
Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
Month
Days Greater Than 90 F°
Days Less Than 32 F°
Days Less Than 0 F°
Jan
0
30
4
Feb
0
27
2
Mar
0
25
0
Apr
0
14
0
May
0
4
0
Jun
2
0
0
Jul
9
0
0
Aug
9
0
0
Sep
1
2
0
Oct
0
15
0
Nov
0
26
0
Dec
0
30
4
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
1
"
10
15
%
Feb
1
"
9
18
%
Mar
1
"
8
24
%
Apr
1
"
8
27
%
May
2
"
10
33
%
Jun
1
"
7
40
%
Jul
1
"
5
43
%
Aug
1
"
5
40
%
Sep
1
"
5
34
%
Oct
1
"
7
28
%
Nov
1
"
9
23
%
Dec
1
"
10
16
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
8
"
25
7
Feb
7
"
19
6
Mar
3
"
8
3
Apr
2
"
1
2
May
0
"
0
0
Jun
0
"
0
0
Jul
0
"
0
0
Aug
0
"
0
0
Sep
0
"
0
0
Oct
1
"
1
1
Nov
6
"
7
5
Dec
11
"
21
7
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
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Greater Idaho Falls
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Senior Assistance in
Greater Idaho Falls
Greater Idaho Falls offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Greater Idaho Falls Offer For Retirees?
Volunteer opportunities are needed in many organizations. Our visitor's center is always looking for volunteers.
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