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Rigby, ID
City in Jefferson County, Idaho.
Population
5,404
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,235
ZIP codes
0
Rigby and its ZIP codes
Rigby at a glance
- Rigby is about 95 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- It is the 34th most populous of 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- Households here earn a median of $85,056 a year, 9% more than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $336,200 (20% below Idaho) and median rent is $1,180 a month.
Local data for Rigby, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rigby, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,056
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$336,200
Median rent
$1,180/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
39.2%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (782), Scottish Americans (561), French Americans (448).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Rigby.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,405
8,326 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,258
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $5,278 per person
How people get to work
Rigby, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rigby, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 15°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rigby, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Rigby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MenanCity | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| LewisvilleCity | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| UconCity | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| RirieCity | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| IonaCity | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| RobertsCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RexburgCity | 12 mi | 10.4 |
| AmmonCity | 14 mi | 8.2 |
| Idaho FallsCity | 14 mi | 27.2 |
| Sugar CityCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| TetonCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| ParkerCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| NewdaleCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| HamerCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| ShelleyCity | 23 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rigby, ID in?
- Rigby is in Jefferson County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Rigby, ID?
- About 5,404 people live in Rigby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rigby?
- Nearby places include Menan (5.3 mi), Lewisville (5.3 mi), Ucon (6 mi), Ririe (7.5 mi), Iona (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023