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City	Ammon
State	Idaho (ID)
County	Bonneville County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Boise)

Latitude	43.469637
Longitude	-111.966636
Population	17,694
Density	894.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	83406, 83401
Area Code	208
County Seat	Idaho Falls
School District	Bonneville Joint School District 93

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About Ammon, Idaho

Ammon is a locality in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 17,694. The population density is 894.6 people per km². Ammon is located at 43.4696°N, 111.9666°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Ammon is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 83406, 83401.

Ammon rests upon the expansive, arid reach of the Snake River Plain, where the horizon stretches wide and unburdened under a vast, pale sky. It lies 3.4 miles east of Idaho Falls, ID (from Idaho Falls, ID: bearing 86°T), and is situated 10.0 miles northeast of Shelley. The local topography is defined by the subtle, undulating rise of the Sand Hills, which shape the eastern edge of the landscape with a quiet, persistent presence. Nearby, the water of Sand Creek flows with a steady, muted persistence, carving a thin ribbon of moisture through the dry earth. During the quiet hours of dusk, the light here takes on a metallic, silvery quality that softens the harsh lines of the sagebrush and prairie grasses. Residents of Ammon often find that the clarity of the air allows the distant, jagged silhouettes of far-off peaks to appear deceptively close when the sun begins to dip.

History in Ammon is deeply rooted in the agricultural expansion that transformed these plains into productive fields through diligent irrigation and patience. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on the hard labor of the soil into a diverse landscape of residential growth and small-scale commerce that services the surrounding region. Ammon maintains a steady pace of life, where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the predictable cycle of seasonal harvests and the industrious movement of a population committed to regional stability. While the industry is largely pragmatic, the character of the work is marked by a certain rugged tenacity that honors the early settlers who first broke this ground. Throughout the working week, one notices how the infrastructure of the region remains tied to the vitality of the local fields, reflecting a continuity that persists despite the modern shifts in trade.

Cultural character in Ammon manifests as a blend of traditional values and a neighborly disposition that defines the daily interactions of its people. Peterson Park serves as the primary gathering point for local life, offering a space where the community can congregate amidst the open, sun-drenched environment. While the area is not defined by massive urban monuments, the spirit of the place is found in the quiet maintenance of its public spaces and the shared pride in local school activities. The atmosphere is refreshingly unpretentious, favoring the simple, honest connections of individuals living in a place that values substance over spectacle. Because Ammon remains a place of modest scale, it avoids the frantic urgency found elsewhere, allowing the distinct, crisp scent of high-desert air to remain the defining sensory experience for those who dwell here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mccowin Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 340° N
Regal Edwards Grand Teton (Cinema) — 0.8 mi, 288° W
Possibly Picasso (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 257° W
Paramount Triplex Theatre (Cinema) — 1.5 mi, 301° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 260° W
Collectors Corner Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 305° NW
Self Portrait: Born Under the Sign of Gemini (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 295° NW
East Idaho Aquarium (Aquarium) — 4.0 mi, 316° NW
Actors' Repertory Theater of Idaho (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 292° W
Pugsslane Alley (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 294° NW
Colonial Theatre (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 294° NW
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 296° NW
Idaho Falls (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 293° NW
Targhee National Forest (National Forest) — 5.1 mi, 003° N · 1.6M acres
Idaho Vietnam Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 305° NW
Gem State Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 7.4 mi, 243° SW
Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 098° E
Founding of Shelley (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 231° SW
Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 11.5 mi, 252° W · 68k acres
Snake River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 13.1 mi, 336° NW
Snake River (Wild & Scenic River) — 17.8 mi, 018° N · 36k acres
Snake River Islands Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 18.3 mi, 058° NE · 737 acres
Lava Beds (Attraction) — 19.0 mi, 233° SW
Caribou National Forest (National Forest) — 19.1 mi, 093° E · 986k acres
Poison Flat Trailhead (Attraction) — 21.7 mi, 058° NE
Scott Samuelson Labrinth (Attraction) — 25.5 mi, 350° N
Romney Geology Museum (Museum) — 25.9 mi, 021° N
BYU-I Planetarium (Museum) — 25.9 mi, 021° N
Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.9 mi, 135° SE · 22k acres
Camas National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.8 mi, 335° NW · 22k acres

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