The Town Files

Twin Falls, Idaho

City in Twin Falls County · population 51,807 (2020 Census)

Map: where Twin Falls is in IdahoTwin Falls
Median home
$321,300
Household income
$61,205
Jan low / Jul high
22° / 92°
Snow a year
24 in
Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
7
Median age
35.1

Twin Falls is a city of 51,807 people in Twin Falls County, Idaho. The median home is worth $321,300, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Idaho towns, more vibrant than 98% of Idaho towns, better for young professionals than 85% of Idaho towns.

How Twin Falls 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.

Twin Falls lifestyle rankings vs other Idaho townsRetirement13th pctFamilies23rd pctQuiet4th pctWalkability98th pctFirst-time buyers42nd pctYoung professionals85th pctVibrancy98th pctHip & trendy82nd pctCollege town76th pctUpscale47th pctVacation homesbottomSeaside characterbottomCycling64th pctTransit55th pctDriving61st pcttypical
The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025).

Homes and cost of living

The median home in Twin Falls is worth $321,300, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $61,205, which is more affordable than 29% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,082 a month. 64.1% of households own their home.

Twin Falls vs Twin Falls County vs typical Idaho townTwin FallsTwin Falls CountyTypical Idaho townHome value$321,300$337,900$291,900Household income$61,205$67,409$66,924Monthly rent$1,082$1,089$1,029
Census ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. "Typical town" = median of Idaho towns with 500+ people.
HousingTwin FallsTypical Idaho town
Median home value$321,300$291,900
Median rent$1,082$1,029
Median household income$61,205$66,924
Home value ÷ income5.2×4.5×
Homeownership64.1%73.7%
Median year built19821977
Seasonal / vacation homes0.4%—

Who lives in Twin Falls

PeopleTwin FallsTypical Idaho town
Median age35.136.6
Age 65 and over16.6%16.5%
Under 1825.1%—
Bachelor's degree or higher24.5%21.7%
Below the poverty line11.4%11.4%
Veterans7.1%—
Born outside the U.S.8.5%—
Work from home7.0%8.4%
Average commute15.7 min22.2 min
Homes with broadband89.6%91.2%

Weather in Twin Falls

July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 22.4°F. About 9.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.2 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.

Twin Falls monthly temperatures and precipitation20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32° freezing40°22°Jan46°25°Feb56°32°Mar63°36°Apr73°45°May81°52°Jun92°58°Jul91°56°Aug80°47°Sep67°37°Oct51°28°Nov40°23°DecPrecipitation (in) · snow (in) in blue1.07.80.85.50.91.91.00.51.20.70.20.30.30.70.50.82.01.36.0
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals: average daily high and low by month; precipitation and snowfall in inches. Temperatures from the Twin Falls-Kmvt station (1.2 mi away); snow from Twin Falls 6 E (6.0 mi).

Tornadoes, storms and disasters

7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Twin Falls since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on April 20, 1988 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 7, 2019.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Twin Falls by decade11950s01960s01970s21980s11990s12000s22010s02020s
NOAA Storm Events Database, tornado tracks (start to end point) passing within 10 miles of the town center, 1950–2026.

Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 21, 1970.

Severe weather in Twin Falls County since 1996

Storm events in Twin Falls County since 1996 by typeHail36Flood3Tornado4Blizzard4High Wind51Heavy Rain9Heavy Snow55Flash Flood8
NOAA Storm Events Database, Twin Falls County, 1996–2026 (all event types recorded since 1996). 3 deaths recorded.

Twin Falls County has been included in 4 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.

DeclaredIncidentDeclaration
April 9, 2020BiologicalDR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic
March 13, 2020BiologicalEM-3467: Covid-19
April 21, 2017FloodDR-4310: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding
September 13, 2005HurricaneEM-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 Twin Falls itself the ACS puts it at 3%.

Largest industries in Twin Falls CountyHealth care & social assistan…6,827 jobs · $54,532Retail5,499 jobs · $36,765Manufacturing5,198 jobs · $61,035Hotels & restaurants4,357 jobs · $21,437Administrative & support2,257 jobs · $37,640Construction2,119 jobs · $54,393
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024, private-sector jobs and average annual pay.
Unemployment rate in Twin Falls County, 2000–20230%2%4%6%8%10%2000200420082012201620202023Twin Falls 3.2%
Annual average unemployment rate (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics via USDA ERS).

Public schools in Twin Falls

21 public schools with 10,435 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.

SchoolGradesStudentsPer teacher
CANYON RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL9-121,43720.5
TWIN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL9-121,37121.8
VERA C O'LEARY MIDDLE SCHOOL6-877021.4
ROBERT STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL6-874819.2
XAVIER CHARTER SCHOOL (charter)K-1266118.9
PILLAR FALLS ELEMENTARYPK-563721.2
ROCK CREEK ELEMENTARYK-562717.9
SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL6-858416.7
OREGON TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK-548616.8
SAWTOOTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK-545516.3
I B PERRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK-542615.8
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK-539314.6

Towns near Twin Falls

Twin Falls questions

Is Twin Falls, Idaho a good place to retire?

On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Twin Falls scores better for retirees than 13% of Idaho towns and quieter than 4%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.1).

How much does a house cost in Twin Falls?

The median owner-occupied home in Twin Falls is valued at $321,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,205, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,082 a month.

What is the weather like in Twin Falls?

July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 22.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.2 inches of precipitation a year and 24.2 inches of snow.

Does Twin Falls get tornadoes?

7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Twin Falls since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on April 20, 1988. The typical Idaho town has had 2.

How this page is made. Every number comes from public data, matched to Twin Falls's Census boundary (GEOID 1682810). Comparisons use the median of Idaho towns with at least 500 people. Weather comes from the nearest NOAA normals station; storm counts use NOAA tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center. Data snapshot 2026-11-12.