The Town FilesRigby, Idaho
City in Jefferson County · population 5,038 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $336,200
- Household income
- $85,056
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 66 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 31.4
Rigby is a city of 5,038 people in Jefferson County, Idaho. The median home is worth $336,200, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better transit than 100% of Idaho towns, more walkable than 92% of Idaho towns, more vibrant than 92% of Idaho towns.
How Rigby ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rigby is worth $336,200, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $85,056, which is more affordable than 69% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,180 a month. 72.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rigby | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $336,200 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,180 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $85,056 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 72.3% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rigby
| People | Rigby | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 30.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.2% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.4% | 91.2% |
Weather in Rigby
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 14.9°F. About 13.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 65.7 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rigby since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 2, 1992 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 27, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 13, 1998.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4310: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| June 13, 1997 | Severe Storm | DR-1177: Severe Storms, Snowmelt, Land/Mud Slides, Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 9,658 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,365 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Rigby itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Rigby
8 public schools with 6,005 students, about 20.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIGBY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,088 | 23.7 |
| RIGBY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 938 | 17.4 |
| SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 695 | 21.7 |
| COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 654 | 21.1 |
| FARNSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 587 | 15.9 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 526 | 18.1 |
| HARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 421 | 17.5 |
| JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 251 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-PK | 96 | 24.0 |
Towns near Rigby
- Iona, ID10.1 mi · 2,717 people · home $420,300
- Lincoln, ID11.1 mi · 4,556 people · home $377,500
- Rexburg, ID12.0 mi · 39,409 people · home $395,100
- Ammon, ID13.9 mi · 17,694 people · home $381,800
- Idaho Falls, ID14.1 mi · 64,818 people · home $335,500
- Shelley, ID22.9 mi · 4,785 people · home $295,200
- St. Anthony, ID23.2 mi · 3,606 people · home $231,900
Rigby questions
Is Rigby, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rigby scores better for retirees than 22% of Idaho towns and quieter than 12%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.4).
How much does a house cost in Rigby?
The median owner-occupied home in Rigby is valued at $336,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,056, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,180 a month.
What is the weather like in Rigby?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.5 inches of precipitation a year and 65.7 inches of snow.
Does Rigby get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rigby since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 2, 1992. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)