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American Falls, Idaho

American Falls is a city of 4,712 people in Power County, Idaho.

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Population4,712 +9.0% since 2019
CountyPower County
Elevation4,406 ft 1,343 m
Land area1.6 sq mi
ZIP code83211
Nearest airportPocatello Regional Airport (PIH) 16 mi

Why visit American Falls

Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Bethany Deaconess Hospital and Oneida Milling and Elevator Company Grain Elevator.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 19°F.

About American Falls

American Falls is a city in and the county seat of Power County, Idaho, United States. The population was 4,568 at the time of the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article American Falls, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks6

Bethany Deaconess Hospital

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Hospital building in American Falls, Idaho

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Oneida Milling and Elevator Company Grain Elevator

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi

Grain elevator in Power County, Idaho

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Power County Courthouse

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Courthouse in American Falls, Idaho

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Walter Sparks House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Historic house in American Falls, Idaho, United States

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William Davie House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

House in American Falls, Idaho

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Silver Horseshoe

Monument and historic site

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Parks, trails and playgrounds6

City park

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American Falls Golf Club

Golf course

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Lee Street Park

Park · 0.8 mi

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Powerhouse Fishing Access Site

Park · 1.2 mi

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Stebbins Park

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Vard Meadows

Park · 0.9 mi

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Restaurants and cafes7

The Ranch

Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Cake, Pastry · 0.6 mi

Bakery, Catering, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Gas

855 Pocatello Avenue, American Falls

Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 06:00-18:00

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Tres Hermanos 2

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi

2854 Pocatello Avenue, American Falls

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The Dam Pizza Place

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi

Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00

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China City

Restaurant · Chinese

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La Esperanza Bakery

Bakery

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi

2815 Pocatello Avenue, American Falls

08:00-21:00

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R & B Drive In

Fast food · Burger

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Where to stay3

Hillview Motel

Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi

2799 Lakeview Road, American Falls

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American Motel

Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi

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Fals Motel

Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi

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History

American Falls was a landmark waterfall on the Snake River, named after a party of American trappers whose boat went over the falls. The Wilson Price Hunt expedition in 1811 camped at the falls one night and the expedition of John C. Frémont was here in 1843. The Oregon Trail passed north of town, through the present-day reservoir. Power plants first sprang up at the falls in 1901. American Falls was the first town in the U.S. to be entirely relocated. It was moved in 1925 to facilitate construction of the nearby American Falls Dam. The old townsite sits at the bottom of the reservoir, northwest of the present city. A larger dam was completed in 1978, downstream from the deteriorating 1927 structure, which was later demolished.

From the History section of American Falls, Idaho on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship6

Shopping2

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Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries7

Healthcare1

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Map of American Falls

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.0 in of rainFebruary: 0.7 in of rainMarch: 1.0 in of rainApril: 1.3 in of rainMay: 1.5 in of rainJune: 1.1 in of rainJuly: 0.5 in of rainAugust: 0.5 in of rainSeptember: 0.8 in of rainOctober: 0.9 in of rainNovember: 0.8 in of rainDecember: 0.9 in of rainJanuary: 34°FFebruary: 39°FMarch: 52°FApril: 60°FMay: 71°FJune: 79°FJuly: 90°FAugust: 88°FSeptember: 77°FOctober: 61°FNovember: 46°FDecember: 34°FJanuary: 19°FFebruary: 21°FMarch: 29°FApril: 35°FMay: 42°FJune: 50°FJuly: 56°FAugust: 55°FSeptember: 46°FOctober: 36°FNovember: 27°FDecember: 20°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan34°F19°F1.0 in
Feb39°F21°F0.7 in
Mar52°F29°F1.0 in
Apr60°F35°F1.3 in
May71°F42°F1.5 in
Jun79°F50°F1.1 in
Jul90°F56°F0.5 in
Aug88°F55°F0.5 in
Sep77°F46°F0.8 in
Oct61°F36°F0.9 in
Nov46°F27°F0.8 in
Dec34°F20°F0.9 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for American Falls (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$57,783median household income
$185,600median home value
$737median monthly rent
33.0median age
14.2%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
74.1%of homes are owner-occupied
13.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1832%18 to 3422%35 to 6431%65 and over15%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Power County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.

  • 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
  • 2000-09-01: Wildfires (Fire)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.

  • Aberdeen 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
  • Arbon Valley 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
  • Pocatello 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
  • Chubbuck 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
  • Tyhee 23 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
  • Fort Hall 26 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
  • Inkom 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
  • Rockford 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
  • Blackfoot 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
  • Burley 51 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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