Rigby, Idaho
Rigby is a city of 5,404 people in Jefferson County, Idaho, founded in 1883.
Why visit Rigby
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Jefferson County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Rigby
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rigby
Rigby is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Idaho, United States. The population was 5,038 at the 2020 census, up from 3,945 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Rigby, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Jefferson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Rigby, Idaho, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes17
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.6 mi
445 North Farnsworth Way, Rigby
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza
151 West Main Street, Rigby
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-12:00, Su 10:30-22:00
5 more on the map.
History
Native Americans from the Shoshone, Bannock Blackfeet, and Nez Perce tribes were the first inhabitants of the region.
Rigby was founded by George Albert Cordon, Omer Samuel Call, Josiah Call, and Cyril Josiah Call members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1884 and incorporated in 1903. The community was named after William F. Rigby, a prominent early settler and member of the church.
From the History section of Rigby, Idaho on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 0.6 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
School
125 North 1St West, Rigby
Healthcare1
Map of Rigby
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 33°F | 1.4 in |
| May | 67°F | 42°F | 1.8 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 48°F | 1.3 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 55°F | 0.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 54°F | 0.8 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 46°F | 1.1 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 35°F | 1.2 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 25°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 16°F | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rigby (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson 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)
- 2017-04-21: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rexburg-Madison County Airport (RXE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Iona 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Lincoln 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Rexburg 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Idaho Falls 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Ammon 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Ashton 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- Groveland 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Blackfoot 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Driggs 41 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Fort Hall 53 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jefferson County Courthouse Site Rigby ID, UltraSparky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rigby Idaho High School - aerial - 2, Tedder, CC BY-SA 4.0
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