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Learn More About Home Care in Idaho Falls, ID

Idaho Falls is a small city located on the banks of the Snake River. The city gets its name from the beautiful waterfall located right in the heart of the downtown area.

Home care, or in-home care, in Idaho Falls is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Home Care in Idaho Falls, ID

The median monthly cost of a home health aide in 2020 was about $3,800 in the Idaho Falls area and around $4,500 in the state of Idaho, according to Genworth.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Idaho Falls are rated 5 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
95	94	97	92	96	99

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$58,210 per year	$38,075 per year	$47,448 per year	$25,074 per year	$38,469 per year	$1,780 per year	$558 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Idaho Falls include:

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

• Facility type: proprietary, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 240+
• Specialties: Level II trauma center, emergency care, diagnostic imaging, surgery

Weather and Climate

Idaho Falls’s climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental, which means the city experiences four distinct seasons with a wide variation in seasonal temperatures. The summers tend to be warm, the winters are usually cold, and there is no distinct dry season. The average humidity level is 61%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 84%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
21°F	30°F	13°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
69°F	86°F	51°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 64

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 14.2″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
34.5	13.7%	59,938	2,608.2 per square mile	2.6

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.6%	1.5%	0.7%	14.8%	0.1%	3.4%	80.4%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Idaho Falls: 24/30
• Overall inclusivity: 58/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Bonneville County

Democratic	Republican	Other
70.0%	26.4%	3.6%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Idaho Falls is a small city located on the banks of the Snake River in southeastern Idaho. The most dominant feature in the city is the Idaho Falls River Walk & Greenbelt, a 5-mile-long section of green space that surrounds the Snake River. The Greenbelt is covered in walking trails that can be accessed from downtown and provide fantastic views of the namesake falls. Those interested in learning more about the amazing biodiversity located in the greenbelt should visit the Museum of Idaho which has exhibits on science and regional history.

Other popular spots in Idaho Falls include:

• Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park
• Art Museum Of Eastern Idaho
• Collectors Corner Museum
• East Idaho Aquarium

Transportation

There are currently no public transportation services provided in Idaho Falls, however, Greyhound bus service is available.