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Irwin, Idaho

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Population in 2022: 268 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +70.7%
Males: 118  (44.3%)
Females: 150  (55.7%)
Median resident age:

63.5 years
Idaho median age:

37.5 years

Zip codes: 83428, 83449.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,082 (it was $31,250 in 2000)
Irwin:

$63,082
ID:

$72,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,715 (it was $17,896 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $432,174 (it was $131,300 in 2000)
Irwin:

$432,174
ID:

$432,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $374,006; detached houses: $455,338; townhouses or other attached units: $307,771; mobile homes: $100,198
March 2022 cost of living index in Irwin: 87.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.1%

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  • Races in Irwin, ID (2022)
    • 19294.6%White alone
    • 94.4%Two or more races
    • 10.5%Hispanic



According to our research of Idaho and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Irwin, Idaho as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Irwin is 80 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (35.2%), Irish (20.9%), German (13.2%), English (9.9%), Swedish (8.8%), Scotch-Irish (5.5%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5325 feet

Land area: 2.13 square miles.

Population density: 126 people per square mile   (very low).

Irwin, Idaho map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.3%
Idaho:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,211 (0.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,145 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Idaho Falls, ID (39.1 miles , pop. 50,730).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (405.2 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (683.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Swan Valley, ID (2.5 miles ),
Victor, ID (4.1 miles ),
Alpine Northwest, WY (4.3 miles),
Alpine Northeast, WY (4.4 miles),
Alpine, WY (4.5 miles ),
Wilson, WY (4.5 miles ),
Moose Wilson Road, WY (4.8 miles ),
South Park, WY (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.39 N, Longitude: 111.27 W

Area code: 208

Distribution of median household income in Irwin, ID in 2022
Distribution of house value in Irwin, ID in 2022

Irwin satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $253,800
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $435,300
  • 2020: 8 buildings, average cost: $167,900
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $91,600
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $91,600
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $61,900
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $61,900
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $59,500
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $78,900
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $72,600
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $102,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Irwin, ID residents
Average permit cost in Irwin, ID
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Idaho:

3.1%
Population change in the 1990s: +27 (+20.8%).
Most common industries in Irwin, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (17.6%)
  • Educational services (12.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.8%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (8.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.5%)
  • Public administration (11.8%)
  • Truck transportation (7.8%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (26.1%)
  • Educational services (21.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (13.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.7%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Irwin, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.4%)
  • Art and design workers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.8%)
  • Art and design workers (7.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.9%)
  • Carpenters (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (21.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.7%)
  • Financial managers (8.7%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (8.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)

Average climate in Irwin, Idaho

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 39.4. This is significantly better than average.

City:

39.4
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.9. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 2.31. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.31
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Irwin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Idaho state average. It is 1650% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 87.0 miles away from Irwin center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 135.3 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 377.6 miles away from Irwin center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 113.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML) earthquake occurred 92.7 miles away from Irwin center
On 2/3/1994 at 09:05:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.8 ML, Depth: 4.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 45.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bonneville County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Irwin topographic map

Airports located in Irwin:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Irwin:

  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 40 miles; Rexburg, ID; Full-time enrollment: 30,522)
  • Idaho State University (about 69 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Utah State University (about 118 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 21,131)
  • Weber State University (about 156 miles; Ogden, UT; FT enrollment: 17,655)
  • Montana State University (about 158 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Western Wyoming Community College (about 162 miles; Rock Springs, WY; FT enrollment: 2,086)
  • College of Southern Idaho (about 172 miles; Twin Falls, ID; FT enrollment: 5,051)

Public elementary/middle school in Irwin:

See full list of schools located in Irwin

Points of interest:

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Tourist attraction: South Fork Outfitters (Tours & Charters; 40 Conant Valley Loop).

Hotel: Huskey's Resort (3781 SWan Valley Highway).

Bonneville County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Irwin that have no violations reported:

  • TARGHEE NF REUNION FLAT (Serves WY, Population served: 300, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Idaho:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.0%
Whole state:

69.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Irwin:

Marital status in Irwin, ID
  • Never married: 15.8%
  • Now married: 67.1%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

For population 25 years and over in Irwin:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 44.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Idaho average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Irwin, ID (based on Bonneville County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other59,460143
Evangelical Protestant6,88630
Catholic6,5342
Mainline Protestant3,0229
Black Protestant2011
None28,131-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Here:

0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 42
This county:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 74
Bonneville County:

7.68 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
Idaho:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.0%
State:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Bonneville County:

11.6%
Idaho:

11.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Irwin:

51.1%
Idaho:

48.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

48.7%
State:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.7
Idaho:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Irwin:

22.1%
Idaho:

21.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Irwin:

18.7%
Idaho:

10.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Irwin:

6.8
Idaho:

6.8

Overweight people:
Irwin:

42.7%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
Irwin:

53.8%
Idaho:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Irwin:

76.4%
Idaho:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Irwin, ID Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$1,291
Totals for Government 0$0 4$1,291

Irwin government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $71,000 ($264.93)
    General - Other: $71,000 ($264.93)
    Sewerage: $61,000 ($227.61)
    Regular Highways: $45,000 ($167.91)
    Solid Waste Management: $45,000 ($167.91)
    Water Utilities: $31,000 ($115.67)
    Police Protection: $17,000 ($63.43)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($52.24)
    Air Transportation: $7,000 ($26.12)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $4,000 ($14.93)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $86,000 ($320.90)
    Regular Highways: $38,000 ($141.79)
    Sewerage: $13,000 ($48.51)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $12,000 ($44.78)
    Water Utilities: $8,000 ($29.85)
    Air Transportation: $4,000 ($14.93)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($11.19)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($11.19)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $58,000 ($216.42)

Irwin government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $59,000 ($220.15)
    Solid Waste Management: $44,000 ($164.18)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($59.70)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $16,000 ($59.70)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($14.93)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($7.46)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($3.73)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $25,000 ($93.28)
  • State Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $20,000 ($74.63)
    General Local Government Support: $15,000 ($55.97)
  • Tax - Property: $114,000 ($425.37)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($7.46)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,000 ($7.46)

Irwin government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $156,000 ($582.09)

Strongest AM radio stations in Irwin:

  • KID (590 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZNR (690 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUPI (980 AM; 5 kW; AMMON, ID; Owner: RAY GROTH OIL COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZNI (1260 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBRV (790 AM; 5 kW; SODA SPRINGS, ID; Owner: CARIBOU BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KBLI (1620 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRSV (1210 AM; 5 kW; AFTON, WY; Owner: WESTERN WYOMING RADIO, INC.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSGT (1340 AM; 1 kW; JACKSON, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KSEI (930 AM; 5 kW; POCATELLO, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Irwin:

  • KCHQ (102.1 FM; DRIGGS, ID; Owner: TED W. AUSTIN, JR.)
  • K275AB (102.9 FM; FREEDOM, WY; Owner: LOWER STAR VALLEY TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K209BO (89.7 FM; TETONIA, ID; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KBJX (107.9 FM; SHELLEY, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP)
  • KUWJ (90.3 FM; JACKSON, WY; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING)
  • KJAX (93.3 FM; JACKSON, WY; Owner: CATHEDRAL COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • KMTN (96.9 FM; JACKSON, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZJH (95.3 FM; JACKSON, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPLV (105.5 FM; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: WESTERN BROADCASTING, LS, LLC)
  • KFTZ (103.3 FM; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: WESTERN BROADCASTING, LS, LLC)
  • KUPI-FM (99.1 FM; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: RAY GROTH OIL COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Irwin:

  • K59BV (Channel 59; LAVA HOT SPRINGS, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
  • K13QH (Channel 13; IRWIN & SWAN VALLEY, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))

Irwin fatal accident list:

Jul 8, 2014 01:00 PM, Us-26, Lat: 43.283656, Lon: -111.119800, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 21, 2009 05:19 PM, Us-26, Lat: 43.363669, Lon: -111.231156, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Aug 24, 1996 02:57 PM, 26, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.7mTotal length
  • 150Total average daily traffic
  • 10Total average daily truck traffic
  • 175Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • ID06_Palisades, 2885 Shady Lane (Lat: 43.335111 Lon: -111.177472), Type: Mast, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 41.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN306
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz... (+14 more)Grant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KC7BFZ, Licensee ID: L00778897, Grant Date: 01/02/2014, Expiration Date: 03/08/2024, Cancellation Date: 10/23/2015, Certifier: William H Haas, Registrant: William H Haas, Irwin, ID 83428

  • Call Sign: N7WRT, Previous Call Sign: KB0CVM, Licensee ID: L00425455, Grant Date: 11/28/2001, Expiration Date: 02/25/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/20/2011, Certifier: Robert P Brewer, Registrant: Robert P Brewer, 183 Sunset Dr, Irwin, ID 83428-5046

  • Call Sign: KF7BDK, Licensee ID: L01476882, Grant Date: 12/27/2018, Expiration Date: 03/23/2029, Certifier: Devon A Jacobson, Registrant: Devon A Jacobson, 3576 Swan Valley Hwy, Irwin, ID 83428

  • Call Sign: KF7BDL, Licensee ID: L01476883, Grant Date: 12/27/2018, Expiration Date: 03/23/2029, Certifier: Kelly Jacobson, Registrant: Kelly Jacobson, 3576 Swan Valley Hwy, Irwin, ID 83428

  • Call Sign: KI7KHJ, Licensee ID: L02081488, Grant Date: 02/10/2017, Expiration Date: 02/10/2027, Certifier: Mark Nelson, Registrant: Mark Nelson, 248 Buffalo Dr, Irwin, ID 83428

  • Call Sign: KI7KHK, Licensee ID: L02081489, Grant Date: 02/10/2017, Expiration Date: 02/10/2027, Certifier: Lynda M Nelson, Registrant: Lynda M Nelson, 248 Buffalo Drive, Irwin, ID 83428


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Irwin, ID
  • 54.7%Electricity
  • 14.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.7%Wood
  • 9.5%Other fuel
  • 5.3%Solar energy
  • 2.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Irwin, ID
  • 58.3%Electricity
  • 41.7%Wood


Irwin compared to Idaho state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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