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American Falls, Idaho Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of American Falls is 4,300, with 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained steady, supported by agriculture and small businesses.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1901
  • County: Power County
  • Land area: 1.7 square miles
  • Population density: 2,529 people per square mile
  • Area code: 208
  • Zip code: 83211

Geography and Location

American Falls is located in southeastern Idaho, in Power County, along the Snake River. The town is known for the American Falls Reservoir, which provides irrigation water to the surrounding agricultural region. The town’s economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, particularly potato farming. American Falls has a semi-arid climate, with cold winters and hot summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 30.5 years
Median household income: $30,955
Median house value: $84,600

Population by Race

Races in American Falls:

  • White Non-Hispanic (70.2%)
  • Hispanic (27.8%)
  • Other race (15.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (18.1%), English (15.3%), United States (8.4%), Irish (4.6%), Swedish (4.0%), Dutch (2.5%).

Elevation: 4415 feet

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Map of American Falls, ID

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in American Falls

  • High school or higher: 69.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 16.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in American Falls city

  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 64.1%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 8.7%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

10.8% Foreign born (10.4% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +338 (+9.0%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in American Falls:

  • HARMS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (510 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, P O BOX 20)

Other hospitals/medical centers near American Falls:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to American Falls:

  • POCATELLO REGIONAL (about 21 miles; POCATELLO, ID; Abbreviation: PIH)
  • IDAHO FALLS RGNL (about 74 miles; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Abbreviation: IDA)
  • FRIEDMAN MEMORIAL (about 111 miles; HAILEY, ID; Abbreviation: SUN)

Other public-use airports nearest to American Falls:

  • AMERICAN FALLS (about 3 miles; AMERICAN FALLS, ID; Abbreviation: U01)
  • ABERDEEN MUNI (about 10 miles; ABERDEEN, ID; Abbreviation: U36)
  • ROCKFORD MUNI (about 37 miles; ROCKFORD, ID; Abbreviation: 2U4)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to American Falls:

  • IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; POCATELLO, ID; Full-time enrollment: 10,057)
  • UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY (about 103 miles; LOGAN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 16,384)
  • RICKS COLLEGE (about 106 miles; REXBURG, ID; Full-time enrollment: 8,670)
  • COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO (about 114 miles; TWIN FALLS, ID; Full-time enrollment: 3,433)
  • WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (about 126 miles; OGDEN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 12,112)
  • UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (about 156 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 19,866)
  • SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 160 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 11,896)

Schools

Public high schools in American Falls:

  • AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 500; Location: 254 TAYLOR STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • AMERICAN FALLS (ALT.) ACADEMY (Students: 35; Location: 598 LINCOLN; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in American Falls:

  • HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 466; Location: 1045 BENNETT AVENUE; Grades: PK – 03)
  • WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 379; Location: 355 BANNOCK AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • A F INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Students: 239; Location: 254 TAYLOR STREET; Grades: 04 – 05)

Libraries

Library in American Falls:

  • AMERICAN FALLS DISTRICT (Operating income: $249,319; Location: 308 ROOSEVELT ST; 24,138 books; 415 audio materials; 780 video materials; 104 serial subscriptions)

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