Settled in 1885 by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ammon is a fast-growing suburb with easy access to urban amenities. The city’s population is around 19,600, which is 10% higher than the 2020 population of 17,720. “We’re a fast-developing region,” says Tyler Draney, director of the city’s parks and recreation department. “It’s a small town that's getting bigger, but everybody knows their neighbors. We have a great volunteer force in our community.” Latter-day Saints settlers established a church here in 1889, and the city’s name became Ammon after the son of King Mosiah in Book of Mormon. Today, historical markers and at least ten LDS churches carry out this legacy. Ammon is the 15th largest city in Idaho, and according to the Idaho Department of Labor, people in Bonneville County most likely work in Idaho Falls or Ammon. The region’s top employers include the Bonneville Joint School District, Melaleuca and the Idaho National Laboratory.
Enjoy shopping at major retailers throughout Ammon.
WIth hundreds of national and locally owned shops in Ammon youll have plenty of choices for goods and services.
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Sledding at Peterson Park
Ammon operates 13 parks. The largest is Woodland Hills Park, which spans about 23 acres, including a nine-hole disc golf course and several baseball fields. “Our most popular park is McCowin Park. It has the most amenities, like the city pool and tennis courts. It’s one of the oldest in the city,” Draney says. The city has 4.5 miles of asphalt trails, and kids enjoy Peterson Park for its playground and winter activities. “It has got three hills, and kids like to sled there,” Draney says. Kelly Canyon Resort is a nearby spot for skiing, with several slopes for all levels. Ammon is within driving distance of several national parks. Grand Teton National Park is 93 miles away in Wyoming; visitors can go hiking, biking, fishing or connect with wildlife. Yellowstone National Park, famous for camping, thermal basins and skiing, is 150 miles away.
Housing costs higher than Idaho Falls
Buyers will find a handful of newly constructed homes from the past three years -- mostly craftsman, rambler and traditional homes congregated toward the city's north and south ends. The city’s oldest homes are near the shopping district on S 25th E; they range in date from the 1950s to the 21st century. Many homes are located on lots of more than a half-acre and have one-to-two-car garages. The median price for single-family homes is $437,000, about $50,000 higher than the median home price in Idaho Falls. Condos and townhouses are located towards the northeast and southeast ends of the city; the median price for a townhouse is $316,500.
New suburbs are growing fast in eastern Ammon.
Find charming bungalows cottages and craftsman homes from the 1930s in Ammon and Idaho Falls.
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National stores and mom and pop shops on 25th
Chain restaurants and mom-and-pop shops divide S 25th E, which forms the border between Idaho Falls and Ammon. The Grille is a brunch restaurant on the northern end of the street; it’s a homey restaurant with typical American breakfast offerings and a lunch menu full of comfort food. The Firehouse Grill offers a Tex-Mex/American menu with quesadillas and sandwiches. S 25th E is also lined with retail stores, including big-box chains like Target and Walmart Supercenter or national stores like T.J. Maxx and Petco. The Grand Teton Mall has been the main shopping center for the Idaho Falls region since 1984; it features over 60 stores and restaurants, with anchor stores like Dillard’s, JCPenney and Barnes and Noble. Regal Edwards Grand Teton screens the latest box-office films.
Find everything you need and more at the local Walmart in Ammon.
Neighboring Idaho Falls has dozens of charming mom and pop shops which are perfect for window shopping.
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Hot air balloons fly at Ammon Days
Every summer, the city hosts Ammon Days a community festival with food trucks and over 150 vendors sell their products. “Friday is when the hot air balloons happen; it’s one of those spectacular events,” Draney says. Summers are the most active time for community gatherings, including triathlons and movies at McCowin Park. In the wintertime, Santa visits Ammon during the city’s Holiday Lightapalooza.
Divided between two school districts
Ammon is split between the Bonneville Joint School District and the Idaho Falls School District. These districts earn B and B-minus grades from Niche, respectively. Most students will be zoned for the Bonneville School District, the fifth-largest district in the state with 14 elementary, three middle and five high schools. The College of Eastern Idaho is across the street from 25th; students can enroll in courses related to arts and humanities, science and engineering and business.
The school districts in Ammon are split with Idaho Falls.
Some students in Ammon can choose to attend Idaho Falls High School.
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Car-dependent suburb west of highways
Ammon is a car-dependent area with no highways bordering the region—Sunnyside Road, 17th Street and 1st Street travel west to Idaho Falls. Drivers can merge onto the north-south Yellowstone Highway to reach Blackfoot 30 miles away, and Interstate 15 is 7 miles west. The north-south route can reach the Montana border in 86 miles and Salt Lake City in 216 miles. The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has nonstop flights to 12 cities, including Denver, Salt Lake City and Seattle. There’s no public transportation in Ammon; the Targhee Regional Public Transit Authority served Ammon until it ceased operations in 2019.
Highway 20 and 26 split Idaho Falls and Ammon into neighboring cities.
The city of Ammon is a fast growing suburb of Idaho Falls.
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Ammon served by Bonneville County Sheriff
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office serves the City of Ammon. According to Idaho State Police Crime Data, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reported an 11% decrease in crime from 2022. Assault and burglary were among the most common offenses. The crime rate in Ammon is 9% lower than the state as a whole.
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