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Retirement Living In Greater Idaho Falls


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Area Description

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.

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   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
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
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


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


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Cost of Living for Greater Idaho Falls

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Senior Assistance in Greater Idaho Falls

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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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