City vs city
Idaho Falls vs Rexburg, Idaho
Idaho Falls has about 1.7 times as many people as Rexburg. They are about 26 miles apart in a straight line. Rexburg reported fewer violent crimes per person than Idaho Falls in 2024.
The basics
Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024) · July 1, 2024 estimate
69,523
40,695
County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and USGS Geographic Names Information System · Checked Oct 3, 2026
Bonneville County
Madison County
Elevation
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System · Checked Oct 3, 2026
4,700 ft
4,900 ft
Distance to Boise (straight line)
Source: Straight line between the two town centers (USGS and Census coordinates) · Checked Oct 3, 2026
209 mi
221 mi
Violent crime per 100,000 people
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 data
357
70
Price level (U.S. average = 100)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, all items, for the metro area (via FRED) · 2024 data, released Feb 19, 2026 · Towns outside a metro area use Idaho's statewide figure.
94.4
95.5
Public schools
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, operating public schools · 2024-25 school year
46
12
New homes
New home communities listed
Source: New home communities listed on Treasure Idaho · Updated Sep 30, 2026
3
2
Builders with communities in town
Source: Builders named on the new home communities listed on Treasure Idaho · Updated Sep 30, 2026
3
1
Work and getting around town
Open jobs listed
Source: Open jobs listed on Treasure Idaho · Updated Sep 30, 2026
526
69
Local businesses listed
Source: Local businesses listed on Treasure Idaho · Updated Oct 1, 2026
27
11
Outdoors
Trails within 15 miles
Source: Trails listed on Treasure Idaho (OpenStreetMap and public land agencies) · Checked Oct 2, 2026
12
9
Things to do within 15 miles
Source: Things to do listed on Treasure Idaho (OpenStreetMap and USGS) · Checked Oct 2, 2026
13
14
Allergies, in a typical year
Wildfire smoke (days a year over AQI 100)
Source: EPA AirData: annual AQI by county · 2021 to 2025 average · Rexburg has no air monitor in its county and uses Bonneville County.
Low, 2
Low, 2
Only figures both towns have are shown. Counts of communities, builders, jobs, businesses and stays are what Treasure Idaho lists today, not every one in town. Allergy ratings are typical, general guidance, not medical advice; each city page shows how its ratings were worked out.