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Twin Falls • Jerome • Burley

Snapshot of Southern Idaho


Opened in 2008, the Twin Falls Idaho Temple was the fourth temple for Latter-day Saints built in the state.
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Community Overview
Twin Falls County is the most populous of the seven Southern Idaho counties and has grown steadily over the past decade. The population has increased from 63,020 in 1998 to 74,284 in 2008, an increase of 17.8 percent. The area has swiftly become a regional retail hub for Southern Idaho, and the population has increased accordingly. The area has abundant natural resources and numerous recreational opportunities.

Population

County Population: 71,541
City Population: 40,380

Climate

July High Temperature: 88.6
January Low Temperature: 21

Climate Overview
The Southern Idaho area is a vacationer's paradise, with mild springs and summers coupled with plenty of snowfall for wintertime activities.

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Schools

  • Each community in the Magic Valley offers quality K-12 education through its local school district. The College of Southern Idaho offers community college courses and degrees on the main campus in Twin Falls, as well as through outreach centers in Hailey, Gooding and Burley. Idaho's public universities – the University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University – and the private Northwest Nazarene University each offer programs on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls, allowing students to achieve a bachelor's or master's degree without leaving the Magic Valley.
Educational Makeup
Schools and Higher Education Links
Minidoka County School District
  • 633 Fremont St.
    Rupert, Idaho 83350
  • (208) 436-4727

Richfield School District
  • 555 N. Tiger Drive
    Richfield, Idaho 83349
  • (208) 487-2790

Cassia County School District 151
  • 237 E. 19th St.
    Burley, Idaho 83318
  • (208) 878-6637

Gooding School District
  • 1050 7th Ave. W.
    Gooding, Idaho 83330
  • (208) 934-4321

Jerome School District 261
  • 107 Third Ave. W.
    Jerome, Idaho 83338
  • (208) 324-2392

Twin Falls School District
  • 201 Main Ave. W.
    Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
  • (208) 733-6900

College of Southern Idaho
  • 315 Falls Ave.
    Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
  • (208) 733-9554
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Health Care

  • St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center is recognized as the region's leader in heart, cancer, and women's and children's care. St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI) is expanding as rapidly as today's cancer treatment. MSTI patients can now visit a MSTI clinic or Breast Cancer Detection Center from the region's leader in cancer services in 12 different locations in southwest Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Medical Makeup
Facilities
St. Benedict's Family Medical Center
  • 709 N. Lincoln Ave.
    Jerome, Idaho 83338
  • (208) 324-4301
  • Hospital
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
  • 1224 Eighth St.
    Rupert, Idaho 83350
  • (208) 436-0481
  • Hospital
Cassia Regional Medical Center
  • 1501 Hiland Ave.
    Burley, Idaho 83318
  • (208) 678-4444
  • Hospital
St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center
  • 100 Hospital Drive
    Ketchum, Idaho 83340
  • (208) 727-8800
  • Hospital
St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center
  • 650 Addison Ave. W.
    Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
  • (208) 737-2000
  • Hospital
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Neighborhoods

  • While Southern Idaho's growth and attractiveness have spurred the housing market, home prices and rental rates remain at or slightly below the national average.
Real Estate Information
Home Turnover Percentage21.24
Two-Bedroom Rent$579
Three-Bedroom Rent$746
One-Bedroom Rent$457
Average Mortgage Payment$696
Average Home Price$135,000
Utilities
Twin Falls Water Department
  • 321 Second Ave. E.
    Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
  • (208) 735-7249
  • Water
Intermountain Gas
  • Toll Free: (800) 548-3679
  • Gas
Idaho Power
  • Toll Free: (800) 488-6151
  • Electric
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Business Climate

  • Job creation here has made Twin Falls one of the state’s most robust economic engines in recent years. Good work prospects for job seekers and a moderate climate for retirement age people have helped keep Twin Falls County's population on a steady growth.
Economic Resources
Twin Falls Economic Development
  • P.O. Box 1907
    Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
  • (208) 735-7240
Southern Idaho Economic Development
  • P.O. Box 1238
    Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
  • (208) 324-7408
Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
  • 858 Blue Lakes Blvd. N.
    Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
  • (208) 733-3974
Historic Downtown Twin Falls
  • PO Box 2772
    Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
  • (208) 734-2113
Transportation
TRANS IV Bus
  • P.O. Box 1238
    Twin Falls, Idaho 83307
  • (208) 736-2133
Twin Falls Airport
  • 492 Airport Loop
    Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
  • (208) 733-5215
Industrial Sites
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    Media
    KXTF 6/35 FOX
      KTFT 38 NBC
        KMVT 11 CBS
          Times-News
          • 132 W. Fairfield St.
            Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
          • (208) 733-0931
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          Resources

          Senior Resources
          Twin Falls Care Center
          • 674 Eastland Drive
            Twin Falls, Idaho 83310
          • (208) 734-4264
          College of Southern Idaho Office on Aging
          • 315 Falls Ave.
            Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
          • (208) 736-2122
          Volunteer Opportunities
          Twin Falls Animal Shelter
          • 420 Victory Ave.
            Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
          • (208) 736-2299
          Twin Falls Public Library
          • 201 Fourth Ave. E.
            Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
          • (208) 733-2964  
          South Central Community Action Partnership
          • 550 Washington S.
            Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
          • (208) 733-9351
          Local Resources
          Voter Registration Application
            Health Department
            • 1020 Washington St. N.
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
            • (208) 734-5900
            Twin Falls Fire Department
            • 345 Second Ave. E.
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
            • (208) 735-7231
            County Court Clerk
            • 425 Shoshone St. N., Second Floor
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
            • (208) 736-4004
            County Assistance Office
            • 425 Shoshone St. N., First Floor
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
            • (208) 736-4037
            Twin Falls City Clerk
            • 321 Second Ave. E.
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
            • (208) 735-7274
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            Culture

            • Twin Falls County is the most populous of the seven Southern Idaho counties and has grown steadily over the past decade. The population has increased from 63,020 in 1998 to 74,284 in 2008, an increase of 17.8 percent. The area has swiftly become a regional retail hub for Southern Idaho, and the population has increased accordingly. The area has abundant natural resources and numerous recreational opportunities.
            Arts and Culture
            Magic Valley Arts Council
            • 132 Main Ave. S.
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
            • (208) 734-2787
            Southern Idaho Tourism
            • P.O. Box 5155
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
            • Toll Free: (800) 255-8946
            Full Moon Gallery of Fine Art and Contemporary Craft
            • 132 Main Ave. S.
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
            • (208) 734-2787
            Herrett Center for Arts and Science
            • 315 Falls Ave.
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
            • (208) 732-6655
            • Toll Free: http://www.csi.edu/herrett
            Recreation Opportunities
            Southern Idaho Tourism
            • P.O. Box 5155
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
            • Toll Free: (800) 255-8946
            Buzz Langdon Visitor Center
            • 858 N. Blue Lakes Blvd.
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
            • (208) 733-9458
            Magic Mountain Resort
            • P.O. Box 1241
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
            • (208) 734-5979
            County Parks & Waterways
            • 450 Sixth Ave. W.
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
            Nat-Soo-Pah Hot Springs
            • 2738 E. 2400 N.
              Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
            • (208) 655-4337
            Visit
            CVB Calendar Link
              CVB Main Link
                City Link
                  Dining
                  Foothill Café
                  • 498 Highway 30
                    Hansen, Idaho
                  • (208) 423-4777
                  Snake River Grill
                  • 611 Frogs Landing
                    Hagerman, Idaho 83332
                  • (208) 837-6227
                  Rock Creek
                  • 200 Addison Ave. W.
                    Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
                  • (208) 733-4154
                  Shari's Restaurant
                  • 1601 Blue Lakes Blvd. N.
                    Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
                  • (208) 734-2110
                  Crowley's Soda Fountain & General Store
                  • 144 Main Ave. S.
                    Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
                  • (208) 733-1041
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                  Guide to Services

                  • Looking for a financial institution, Realtor, or health-care provider? Looking for other goods and services in Southern Idaho?
                  Automotive/Aviation
                  Precision Aviation Inc.
                  Business Services
                  Stevens Pierce & Associates CPAs
                  Education
                  College of Southern Idaho
                  Herrett Center
                  Financial
                  Cooper Norman Business Brokers & Advisors
                  DL Evans Bank
                  First Federal
                  Magic Valley Bank
                  Government
                  Southern Idaho Tourism
                  Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
                  Health Care
                  St. Benedicts Medical Center
                  St. Luke's Health System
                  Manufacturing
                  Hilex Poly Company LLC
                  Nonprofit
                  Magic Valley Arts Council
                  Real Estate
                  Land Title & Escrow Inc.
                  Retail
                  Canyon Crest Dining Event Center
                  Rudy's A Cook's Paradise