Idaho Falls Idaho Map

About Idaho Falls, Idaho

Idaho Falls is a locality in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States. With a population of 111,137, Idaho Falls is a major urban centre in Idaho. The population density is 948.1 people per km². Idaho Falls is located at 43.4666°N, 112.0341°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83401.

Idaho Falls rests in a broad, fertile plain shaped by ancient volcanic activity and the persistent flow of the Snake River. It lies 27.7 miles south-south-west of Rexburg, ID (from Rexburg, ID: bearing 206°T), and is situated 3.4 miles west of Ammon. This river, a lifeline through the arid landscape, has been central to Idaho Falls since its early days as a ferry crossing and later as a hub for the Oregon Short Line Railroad. The surrounding land, a rich loam, historically supported vast agricultural endeavors, and today, the region's economy thrives on a blend of agriculture, particularly potato and sugar beet farming, and a growing presence in technology and manufacturing. The clean, crisp air here carries the faint scent of earth and distant snowmelt, a constant reminder of the vastness of the high desert plateau that cradles Idaho Falls. The cultural character of Idaho Falls is one of pragmatic resilience, a quiet industriousness that echoes the pioneers who settled this challenging terrain. A defining landmark is the Idaho Falls Power Plant, a graceful structure that harnesses the river's energy, its turbines a low hum beneath the vast western sky. The city is also home to an extension campus of Idaho State University, contributing to a steady stream of intellectual curiosity. While Idaho Falls doesn't boast a professional major league sports team, community spirit flourishes in local leagues and spirited high school competitions. The annual Melalaka Festival, celebrating local arts and heritage, offers a vibrant glimpse into the community's soul, a tradition that continues to draw families together under the expansive Idaho sky, much like the serendipitous encounters that might have occurred in the early days of this river town.

About This Idaho Falls Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Idaho Falls, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.466581, -112.034137. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Idaho Falls and Bonneville County.

Detailed location data for Idaho Falls includes the ZIP code (83404), telephone area code (208), county seat of Bonneville County (Idaho Falls), and school district assignment (Idaho Falls School District 91). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Idaho Falls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.