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Power County, ID
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Power County, Idaho.
Population
8,133
Land area
1,404sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Power County
Power County at a glance
- Power County is 75% less dense than Idaho as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,146 a year, 21% less than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,900 (49% below Idaho) and median rent is $767 a month.
- The biggest population centers are American Falls (4,712), Arbon Valley (562) and Rockland (228).
Local data for Power County, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Power County, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,146
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$212,900
Prices +18.2% in a year
Median rent
$767/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,450), German Americans (723), Irish Americans (603).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,901
3,919 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,244
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.1M
FY 2026, $5,471 per person
PPP loans
$13.18M
191 loans, 2,737 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$35.46K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Power County, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.3%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Power County, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
458
Most often thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
90° / 19°F
11.1 inches of rain a year
Superfund sites
1
1 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Power County, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Power County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Power County, ID?
- American Falls is the largest city or town in Power County, with about 4,712 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Power County?
- Power County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 83211, 83212, 83271.
- What is the population of Power County, ID?
- About 8,133 people live in Power County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Power County?
- Power County borders Bannock County, Bingham County, Cassia County, Blaine County, Oneida County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023