What are the schools like in Rigby, ID?

Rigby is served primarily by JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.

What is the median household income in Rigby?

The median household income in Rigby, ID is $73,807 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Rigby, ID?

Rigby has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 65.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Rigby, ID affordable or expensive?

Rigby's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rigby is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $236,500 and the median rent is $915 per month.

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

Rigby has a violent crime rate of 173.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1181.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rigby, ID a Good Place to Live?

Rigby is a small town of 5,097 in Idaho, with a median household income of $73,807 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Rigby stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Rigby 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

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

Metric	Rigby, ID	National Avg
Median Home Value	$236,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$915	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,807	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rigby's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

173.7 /100k

Property Crime

1181.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rigby is served primarily by JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rigby, ID	National Avg
School District	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rigby sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 13.5 inches of annual precipitation and 65.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rigby, ID
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	13.5"
Annual Snowfall	65.7"

Demographics

Metric	Rigby, ID	National Avg
Population	5,097	—
Median Age	28.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	33.5%	22.2%
65 and over	10.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Menan, ID 5 mi Lewisville, ID 5 mi Ucon, ID 6 mi Ririe, ID 8 mi Iona, ID 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Rigby

Rigby, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83442

Rigby vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rigby, ID affordable or expensive?

Rigby's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rigby roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $236,500 and median rent is $915/month.

What is the crime rate in Rigby, ID?

Rigby's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1181.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rigby?

Public schools in Rigby are operated by JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 38.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rigby, ID a good place to live?

Rigby, ID has a population of 5,097, a median household income of $73,807, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Rigby?

Rigby averages 30.7°F in January and 84.5°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 Rigby?

Rigby, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83442.

What is the population of Rigby?

The population of Rigby, Idaho is 5,097 with a median age of 28.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rigby?

Key numbers for living in Rigby: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $236,500, median household income $73,807, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rigby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.