The Town FilesPower County, Idaho
8,133 people. The median home is worth $212,900 (typical Idaho town: $291,900) and the median household earns $61,146.
Towns in Power County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls | 4,568 | $185,600 | $57,783 | 33.0 |
People and housing
| Power County | Typical Idaho town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,900 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $767 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $61,146 | $66,924 |
| Median age | 34.6 | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Jobs and pay
4,005 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,894 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 458 storm events in Power County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Power County has been included in 5 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 1, 2000 | Fire | DR-1341: Wildfires |
| December 31, 1964 | Flood | DR-186: Heavy Rains & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).