What are the schools like in Ammon, ID?

Ammon is served primarily by WHITE PINE CHARTER SCHOOL INC.. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.3:1.

What is the median household income in Ammon?

The median household income in Ammon, ID is $76,471 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Ammon, ID?

Ammon has an average high temperature of 30.2°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 65.7 inches.

Ammon, ID Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ammon, ID affordable or expensive?

Ammon's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ammon is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $295,100 and the median rent is $1,113 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ammon, ID?

Ammon has a violent crime rate of 299.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1274.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ammon, ID a Good Place to Live?

Ammon is a small city of 17,921 in Idaho, with a median household income of $76,471 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Ammon stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ammon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ammon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.9

Ammon's overall cost of living index is 89.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ammon costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ammon, ID	National Avg
Median Home Value	$295,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,113	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,471	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ammon's violent crime rate is 299.0 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

299.0 /100k

Property Crime

1274.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ammon is served primarily by WHITE PINE CHARTER SCHOOL INC.. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ammon, ID	National Avg
School District	WHITE PINE CHARTER SCHOOL INC.	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ammon sees average highs of 30.2°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 13.5 inches of annual precipitation and 65.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ammon, ID
Average High — January	30.2°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	13.5"
Annual Snowfall	65.7"

Demographics

Metric	Ammon, ID	National Avg
Population	17,921	—
Median Age	32.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	32.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lincoln, ID 3 mi Iona, ID 4 mi Idaho Falls, ID 4 mi Ucon, ID 8 mi Shelley, ID 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Ammon

Ammon, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83406

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammon, ID affordable or expensive?

Ammon's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ammon roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $295,100 and median rent is $1,113/month.

What is the crime rate in Ammon, ID?

Ammon's violent crime rate is 299.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1274.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ammon?

Public schools in Ammon are operated by WHITE PINE CHARTER SCHOOL INC.. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1. 39.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ammon, ID a good place to live?

Ammon, ID has a population of 17,921, a median household income of $76,471, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ammon?

Ammon averages 30.2°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.5 inches with about 65.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ammon?

Ammon, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83406.

What is the population of Ammon?

The population of Ammon, Idaho is 17,921 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ammon?

Key numbers for living in Ammon: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $295,100, median household income $76,471, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ammon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.