Jobs, pay and daily life in American Falls, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
American Falls is a city in Idaho with 4,712 residents. The median household earns $57,783 a year and the median rent is $737 a month, which is 15.3% of the median household income. The nearest metropolitan area with BLS wage data is Pocatello, ID (38,290 jobs), about 21 miles away; this place is probably not part of it, so its pay tables are a reference only.
How American Falls compares. Among the 40 largest places in Idaho, American Falls is #37 by population, #1 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #1 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #36 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Power County, is #9 of 44 counties for average pay ($55,894).
American Falls has 4,712 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.2% of the population of Idaho. It covers 2 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,919 people per square mile. The median age is 33.0, 12% younger than the state median (33.0 against 37.3).
The median gross rent is $737 a month (rent plus utilities), 40% below the state median ($737 against $1,238). Over a year that is 15.3% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $185,600, which is 3.2 times the median household income ($57,783); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 74.1% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (74.1% against 72.1%).
The nearest metropolitan area with wage data is Pocatello, ID, metropolitan area has 38,290 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $45,160 a year, 11% below the national median ($45,160 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (5,820 jobs, median $42,870); food preparation and serving related (3,540 jobs, median $29,370); sales and related (3,100 jobs, median $34,460). The area is most specialised in office and administrative support (1.3 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are office and administrative support ($42,870). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Power County was 2.4%. 64.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Power County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 77.1% drive alone, 0.4% use public transit, 3.2% walk, 5.3% work from home. 0.4% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 96% below the state average (0.4% against 10.6%).
14.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55% below the state share (14.2% against 31.8%). 17.3% of residents were born outside the United States, 192% above the state share (17.3% against 5.9%). The poverty rate is 10.8%, about the same as the state rate (10.8% against 10.6%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 76°F (24.7°C), and the coolest is Jan at 23°F (-5.2°C). About 356 mm (14 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (44 mm) and Jul the driest (11 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Pocatello (21 miles, rent 29% higher); Chubbuck (22 miles, rent 42% higher); Blackfoot (38 miles, rent 14% higher); Rupert (43 miles, rent 16% higher). Rent differences are against American Falls; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
Federal jobs in Idaho (247) →State guide: IdahoCountry guidePower CountyIdaho rankings
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,380 | 1.46 | $28,870 | $20,030 | $34,150 | -7% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,370 | 1.30 | $34,390 | $27,240 | $39,390 | -4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,130 | 1.78 | $37,940 | $31,420 | $59,980 | -15% |
| Retail Salespersons | 990 | 1.03 | $30,220 | $23,320 | $47,960 | -15% |
| General and Operations Managers | 880 | 1.02 | $78,100 | $39,830 | $160,030 | -26% |
| Cashiers | 860 | 1.13 | $28,910 | $21,770 | $36,180 | -12% |
| Registered Nurses | 830 | 1.00 | $78,780 | $65,590 | $100,750 | -19% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 580 | 1.07 | $34,320 | $27,220 | $48,600 | -7% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 560 | 0.80 | $36,560 | $27,960 | $43,600 | -2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 490 | 1.38 | $57,020 | $40,700 | $81,020 | -18% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 470 | 0.85 | $30,200 | $15,970 | $61,040 | -14% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 470 | 0.94 | $56,370 | $44,110 | $70,550 | -4% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 420 | 0.57 | $36,090 | $28,870 | $46,320 | -10% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 400 | 1.33 | $36,870 | $27,320 | $57,150 | -16% |
| Medical Assistants | 400 | 2.01 | $37,610 | $31,880 | $46,620 | -18% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 380 | 0.90 | $43,990 | $28,930 | $56,060 | -7% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 370 | 0.98 | $44,640 | $32,700 | $62,610 | -10% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 360 | 1.03 | $31,130 | $26,800 | $46,430 | -15% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 350 | 1.67 | $32,720 | $26,830 | $34,790 | -8% |
| Construction Laborers | 350 | 1.29 | $45,680 | $36,440 | $62,460 | -3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 830 | 1.00 | $78,780 | $65,590 | $100,750 | -19% |
| General and Operations Managers | 880 | 1.02 | $78,100 | $39,830 | $160,030 | -26% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,130 | 1.78 | $37,940 | $31,420 | $59,980 | -15% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 560 | 0.80 | $36,560 | $27,960 | $43,600 | -2% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,370 | 1.30 | $34,390 | $27,240 | $39,390 | -4% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 580 | 1.07 | $34,320 | $27,220 | $48,600 | -7% |
| Retail Salespersons | 990 | 1.03 | $30,220 | $23,320 | $47,960 | -15% |
| Cashiers | 860 | 1.13 | $28,910 | $21,770 | $36,180 | -12% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,380 | 1.46 | $28,870 | $20,030 | $34,150 | -7% |
These figures are for the nearest metropolitan area with wage data, Pocatello, ID, about 21 miles away. They show what the regional labour market pays; they are not a measure of this city.
Median pay across all occupations: $45,160 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.8% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 28.0% |
| Education and health care | 21.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 13.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 3.5% |
| Construction | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 3.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 3.0% |
| Other services | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where American Falls lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power County | 8,133 | $561 million | $68,937 | 4,005 | 281 | $55,894 | +2.7% | 2.4% | 4,967 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,333 | 42.6% | $73,022 | 4.05 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 625 | 20.0% | $49,064 | 19.28 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 371 | 11.9% | $43,597 | 2.19 |
| Wholesale trade | 286 | 9.1% | $71,822 | 1.81 |
| Retail trade | 167 | 5.3% | $27,035 | 0.42 |
| Information | 88 | 2.8% | $59,490 | 1.17 |
| Construction | 72 | 2.3% | $55,757 | 0.34 |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 1.4% | $60,670 | 0.27 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 1.4% | $37,746 | 0.36 |
| Professional and technical services | 32 | 1.0% | $67,933 | 0.11 |
| Utilities | 27 | 0.9% | $138,263 | 1.77 |
| Administrative and waste services | 19 | 0.6% | $38,369 | 0.08 |
| Real estate and rental | 11 | 0.4% | $29,782 | 0.18 |
| Management of companies | 11 | 0.4% | $88,362 | 0.16 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 0.4% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,783 |
| Income per person | $23,642 |
| Median gross rent per month | $737 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 15.3% |
| Median home value | $185,600 |
| Homeowners | 74.1% |
| Poverty rate | 10.8% |
| Price level of the nearest metro area (US = 100) | 88.9 |
| Nearest metro median pay, all occupations | $45,160 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 5.30%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 14.2% |
| Born abroad | 17.3% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 64.4% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -5.2 | 23 | 37 |
| Feb | -2.2 | 28 | 29 |
| Mar | 3.1 | 38 | 38 |
| Apr | 7.1 | 45 | 38 |
| May | 12.8 | 55 | 40 |
| Jun | 18.5 | 65 | 22 |
| Jul | 24.7 | 76 | 11 |
| Aug | 23.1 | 74 | 15 |
| Sep | 17.0 | 63 | 23 |
| Oct | 8.5 | 47 | 29 |
| Nov | 1.2 | 34 | 30 |
| Dec | -4.5 | 24 | 44 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello | ID | 21 mi | 57,635 | $60,418 | $948 |
| Chubbuck | ID | 22 mi | 16,126 | $82,977 | $1,048 |
| Blackfoot | ID | 38 mi | 12,782 | $64,032 | $839 |
| Rupert | ID | 43 mi | 6,190 | $54,741 | $856 |
| Burley | ID | 51 mi | 11,958 | $67,468 | $984 |
| Shelley | ID | 55 mi | 5,092 | $77,563 | $1,265 |
| Idaho Falls | ID | 64 mi | 67,725 | $73,110 | $1,075 |
| Ammon | ID | 66 mi | 19,064 | $86,121 | $1,372 |
| Lincoln | ID | 68 mi | 4,002 | $84,280 | $1,218 |
| Preston | ID | 69 mi | 5,928 | $61,039 | $811 |
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4,712 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$737 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 15.3% of the median household income.
$57,783 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
2.4% (BLS county, Power County (latest month 2026M09)).
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