The Town FilesDriggs, Idaho
City in Teton County · population 1,984 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $525,100
- Household income
- $95,392
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 113 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 38.2
Driggs is a city of 1,984 people in Teton County, Idaho. The median home is worth $525,100, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Idaho towns, better for cycling than 96% of Idaho towns, more upscale than 94% of Idaho towns.
How Driggs 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 Driggs is worth $525,100, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $95,392, which is more affordable than 23% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,169 a month. 61.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Driggs | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $525,100 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,169 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $95,392 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 61.4% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 16.0% | — |
Who lives in Driggs
| People | Driggs | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.1% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 91.2% |
Weather in Driggs
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 9.3°F. About 19.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 113.4 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 204 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Driggs since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on October 15, 2025 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 31, 2014.
Severe weather in Teton County since 1996
Teton County has been included in 3 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, biological.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Teton County
Teton County had 4,762 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,408 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Driggs itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Driggs
5 public schools with 1,664 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TETON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 606 | 16.4 |
| TETON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 417 | 16.7 |
| RENDEZVOUS UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4-5 | 314 | 17.4 |
| DRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-3 | 300 | 15.0 |
| BASIN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 27 | 27.0 |
Towns near Driggs
- Victor, ID8.9 mi · 2,157 people · home $617,300
- Teton Village, WY16.3 mi · 517 people · home $2,000,001
- Moose Wilson Road, WY19.2 mi · 1,661 people · home $2,000,001
- Wilson, WY20.0 mi · 1,567 people · home $2,000,001
- Jackson, WY24.3 mi · 10,760 people · home $1,521,900
- Rafter J Ranch, WY26.0 mi · 1,179 people · home $1,267,900
- South Park, WY26.0 mi · 1,908 people · home $1,842,200
- Ashton, ID29.2 mi · 949 people · home $221,300
Driggs questions
Is Driggs, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Driggs scores better for retirees than 92% of Idaho towns and quieter than 74%. 9.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Driggs?
The median owner-occupied home in Driggs is valued at $525,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,392, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $1,169 a month.
What is the weather like in Driggs?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 9.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.4 inches of precipitation a year and 113.4 inches of snow.
Does Driggs get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Driggs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on October 15, 2025. 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)