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BONNEVILLE COUNTY

County Offices
605 N Capital Avenue
Idaho Falls 208-529-1350
https://www.bonnevillecountyidaho.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
365 River Parkway
Idaho Falls 208-523-1010
https://idahofallschamber.com/visit/

Bonneville County has a population of over 123,000 people, making it the fourth-most populous county in Idaho and the most populous in eastern Idaho. Its county seat and largest city is Idaho Falls. Bonneville County stretches up from two desert floors through a fertile valley of plush crops and into heavily forested peaks. The area that became Bonneville County was first associated with Oneida County which stretched through most of southern and southeastern Idaho. In 1911 Bonneville County was formed and Idaho Falls became the County seat.

Lifestyle
While almost 60,000 people live in Idaho Falls, the remaining residents of the county are spread throughout the region. The county is made up of a few small cities and many unincorporated communities. This leads to a feeling of quiet calm and rural charm. The area is home to many farms and related businesses. The county is home to the Snake River and is known for its many outdoor activities. The communities that make up the county offer a friendly atmosphere and a year-round range of activities. Outdoor enthusiasts come to the area for its proximity to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, plus relaxing natural hot springs, fly fishing on the Snake River and towering cascades at Mesa Falls. New families to the region enjoy kid-friendly attractions including a zoo, aquarium, museums and riverfront activities. For foodies and culture lovers, downtown Idaho Falls offers dining and local shopping in preserved historic buildings. Residents of Bonneville County enjoy a high quality of life, with all of the big city amenities they need in Idaho Falls and all the small town feel they want in the surrounding areas.

Services
In a state where approximately half of the general fund is allocated to education, quality resources can be found on every academic level. Outstanding public-school districts include the Bonneville Joint School District#93. District #93 serves about 10,758 students in 19 schools, making it the fifth-largest by enrollment in the state of Idaho. The district has 14 elementary schools serving students in K–6, three middle schools serving students in grades 7–8, and three high schools serving students in grades 9–12, along with an alternative high school.  Those looking for higher education will find several options, including the College of Eastern Idaho which is a community college in Idaho Falls. There is also a University of Idaho Extension in Idaho Falls. And Idaho State University has a campus in Idaho Falls, ISU offers more than 280 programs. It is the state’s designated lead institution in health professions and medical education.

State-of-the-art healthcare facilities and services are anchored by exceptional medical centers that provide comprehensive services and continue to garner awards and recognition for excellence. The county is served by several world class facilities including, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountainview Hospital. In addition, the communities are served by several clinics, rehabilitation centers and the Idaho Falls VA Clinic.
 

Ammon

City Offices
2135 South Ammon Road
Ammon 208-612-4000
https://www.cityofammon.us/

Chamber of Commerce
208-523-1010
https://idahofallschamber.com/visit/

Ammon is located in the Upper Snake River Valley. Its western boundary touches the City of Idaho Falls. Foothills and mountains outline Ammon’s eastern and southern skies. The Caribou National Forest with its Blackfoot Mountain range begins ten miles to the south and its rugged Caribou Mountain Range lies 20 miles to the east. Ammon is one of Idaho’s fastest growing cities. The City of Ammon is home to more than 17,000 residents and that number continues to climb.  The city’s rapid growth is due to its availability of open space for affordable residential housing and the city’s hometown lifestyle, as well as its near proximity to the urban amenities and job market in Idaho Falls. But residents don’t have to go to the city to enjoy themselves. Ammon has a lot to offer its residents, the city has nine parks totaling over 62 acres. The 18-acre McCowin Park is the city’s largest park. It has a swimming pool, splash pad, picnic shelter, playground equipment, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, walking path, and ball fields. The amenities of the other parks include shelters, playground equipment, Tot Park, facilities for athletics, and picnic areas. Within an hour’s drive from the city, opportunities abound for boating, rafting, canoeing, hunting, fishing, camping, snow and water skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. Residents only have a short trip to take in all of the urban amenities of nearby Idaho Falls.


Idaho Falls
City Offices
308 Constitution Way
Idaho Falls 208-612-8100
https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
208-523-1010
https://idahofallschamber.com/visit/

Idaho Falls is situated on the northeast portion of the Snake River Plain, at the edge of a large agricultural area. It is mainly an agricultural center but also serves as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons to the northeast and east, respectively. Idaho Falls is a scenic city surrounding the Snake River. Miles of the waterfront have been developed into the city’s River Walk, a greenbelt of parks, walkways, piers, historic markers and public event spaces offering views of the river. Summertime on the waterfront is especially active. Locals and visitors alike gather for free outdoor concerts, a farmers’ market, and special events. Art, culture, and a celebration of history are also a big part of life in the city. Places like The Art Museum, the Museum of Idaho, and the Japanese Friendship Garden at Sportsman Park add to the culture found here. Local families enjoy places like the Idaho Zoo at Tautphaus Park and East Idaho Aquarium, and the Collectors’ Corner Museum.

Downtown Idaho Falls is a historic collection of the cities past. The city’s history as a frontier town remains in the streets of downtown. The downtown is full of turn-of-the-century buildings characterized by Art Deco, Renaissance Revival and Georgian Revival architecture. Some of the building facades remain largely unchanged, but inside residents can find boutiques, eateries, galleries, antique shops and pubs. Locals like to sit on decorative benches that make up the city’s “Art You Can Sit On” initiative. Dozens of benches throughout downtown and along the Snake River are crafted to look like whimsical shapes including a fishing lure, bicycle, canoe and mountain peaks. All just adding to the unique character of the city.

Outdoor recreation is king in this area and Idaho Falls is the closest metropolitan area to Yellowstone National Park. It’s just a two-hour drive to hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding and camping amid Yellowstone’s picturesque geysers, geothermal features and waterfalls. In the winter months, residents enjoy snowmobiling adventures in the Teton Mountains, or soak cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. To the west of the city, residents can hike amid volcanic craters and lava fields at Craters of the Moon National Monument. Island Park to the north, known as the Snow Mobile Capital of the World. Of course, in warmer weather, golfers can more than satisfy their desires on one of the local courses – and fisherman have plenty to keep them occupied on the Snake River or one of the nearby lakes.

Whatever adventure a resident is looking for, they can find it in Idaho Falls. Combine that with a great choice of housing, highly desirable in town living, fast internet for all and a high quality of life and its easy to see why the city is so popular for newcomers.