Sign in store. Eden, Idaho, 1941
Eden’s story
114 years in pictures
Census counts: 359 in 1920, 393 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1941 and 2 maps from 1964 on.
- 1912Eden is settled
EdenID
A town of 406, settled in 1912.
Minidoka Internment National Monument · Photo: War Relocation Authority · Public domain
Population
406
2025 Census estimate · +3% since 2020
Typical home
$444K
+2.6% in a year
Household income
$34K
median
Median age
28.3
years
Jobs based here
24
A commuter town
Is Eden a good place to live?
Of the 60 Idaho towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Eden. Eden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
406 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Eden: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eden, and how to reach them.
PowerIdaho Power11.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Eden water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Eden’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Idaho you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJerome County ClerkJerome County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code8332583325 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eden.
Natural hazards
Eden faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 83% of U.S. communities.
17risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Eden stands out in Idaho and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
0.6% of working residents work locally in Eden, where Idaho’s towns sit at 22% and U.S. towns at 8%. The median household income in Eden is $34,000. The top destinations are Twin Falls (19%), Meridian (4%) and Kimberly (4%).
1%work in town
| Eden | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $34,000 | $67,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Eden1%
Twin Falls19%
Meridian4%
Kimberly4%
Jerome4%
14 mi
median commute distance
24
jobs based in Eden
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Eden
Eden has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. At 89°F, Eden’s July high is near the Idaho town median (89°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–39°
Spring35–61°
Summer53–85°
Fall36–63°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Eden is
Eden beats the Idaho average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 21% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Eden. Only 3 of the 60 Idaho towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Eden.
| Eden | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 11% | 8.1% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 18% | 19% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 23% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Idaho
0 better16 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Eden | ID |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 21% | 10.7% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 22.6% | 12.8% |
| More adults facing housing insecurity | 16.8% | 10.3% |
St. Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center
12.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Eden’s typical home value is about $444K
The typical Eden home is worth about $444,000, up 2.6% in a year, 7% below the Idaho typical home. Eden’s median rent is $933 a month.
$444KZillow home value
| Eden | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $933 a month | $1,117 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 70% | 73% |
Typical home value
Eden$444K
Idaho$477K
+2.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 9 attractions →Shoshone Falls and 6 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Eden. Close and well known come first.
10 mi WaterfallShoshone Falls
10 mi Canyon & gorgeSnake River Canyon
35 mi National PreserveCraters of the Moon National Preserve251K visitors a year
5 mi National Historic SiteMinidoka National Historic Site44K visitors a year
38 mi National MonumentHagerman Fossil Beds National Monument37K visitors a year37 mi Ski areaPomerelle Mountain Resort47 runs · 943 ft verticalSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Shoshone Falls: Jloft, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Snake River Canyon: chadh, CC BY 2.0 · Craters of the Moon National Preserve: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Minidoka National Historic Site: Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument: NPS photo, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Eden
16pages on Eden
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Eden
About 1 of every 100 Eden residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Idaho.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Eden for work
Where Eden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
24jobs based in Eden
1%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Eden
City in Idaho, United States
Eden is a city in Jerome County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Eden had a population of 393. It is part of the Twin Falls, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,963 ft
- ZIP code
- 83325
- Area code
- 208
Questions about Eden
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Eden, ID a good place to live?
Eden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.