The Town FilesKimberly, Idaho
City in Twin Falls County · population 4,626 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $339,400
- Household income
- $97,799
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 32.2
Kimberly is a city of 4,626 people in Twin Falls County, Idaho. The median home is worth $339,400, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks more of a college town than 93% of Idaho towns, easier by car than 90% of Idaho towns, better for families than 82% of Idaho towns.
How Kimberly 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 Kimberly is worth $339,400, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $97,799, which is more affordable than 84% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,127 a month. 82.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kimberly | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,400 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,127 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $97,799 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 82.7% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kimberly
| People | Kimberly | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.7% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 37.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.3% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 91.2% |
Weather in Kimberly
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 10.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.2 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kimberly since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 8, 1985 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 7, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 21, 1970.
Severe weather in Twin Falls County since 1996
Twin Falls County has been included in 4 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 |
Jobs and pay in Twin Falls County
Twin Falls County had 41,812 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,171 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Kimberly itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Kimberly
6 public schools with 2,151 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 617 | 19.3 |
| KIMBERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 489 | 19.6 |
| STRICKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 444 | 19.3 |
| KIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 430 | 16.5 |
| RISE CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | 4-10 | 140 | 14.0 |
| KIMBERLY PRESCHOOL | PK-PK | 31 | 31.0 |
Towns near Kimberly
- Twin Falls, ID5.0 mi · 51,807 people · home $321,300
- Filer, ID12.2 mi · 2,738 people · home $247,500
- Jerome, ID14.6 mi · 12,349 people · home $225,400
- Buhl, ID20.3 mi · 4,558 people · home $247,500
- Wendell, ID23.7 mi · 2,917 people · home $242,100
- Burley, ID29.5 mi · 11,704 people · home $231,300
Kimberly questions
Is Kimberly, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kimberly scores better for retirees than 7% of Idaho towns and quieter than 20%. 10.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.2).
How much does a house cost in Kimberly?
The median owner-occupied home in Kimberly is valued at $339,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,799, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,127 a month.
What is the weather like in Kimberly?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.8 inches of precipitation a year and 24.2 inches of snow.
Does Kimberly get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kimberly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 8, 1985. 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)