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Irwin vs Rigby, Idaho

Rigby has about 19.7 times as many people as Irwin. They are about 38 miles apart in a straight line.

The basics

FigureIrwinRigby

Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024) · July 1, 2024 estimate

Irwin

289

Rigby

5,683

Irwin

Bonneville County

Rigby

Jefferson County

Elevation

Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System · Checked Oct 3, 2026

Irwin

5,300 ft

Rigby

4,900 ft

Distance to Boise (straight line)

Source: Straight line between the two town centers (USGS and Census coordinates) · Checked Oct 3, 2026

Irwin

248 mi

Rigby

214 mi

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

Irwin

94.4

Rigby

94.4

Public schools

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, operating public schools · 2024-25 school year

Irwin

1

Rigby

8

Outdoors

FigureIrwinRigby

Trails within 15 miles

Source: Trails listed on Treasure Idaho (OpenStreetMap and public land agencies) · Checked Oct 2, 2026

Irwin

70

Rigby

15

Things to do within 15 miles

Source: Things to do listed on Treasure Idaho (OpenStreetMap and USGS) · Checked Oct 2, 2026

Irwin

6

Rigby

18

Allergies, in a typical year

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Wildfire smoke (days a year over AQI 100)

Source: EPA AirData: annual AQI by county · 2021 to 2025 average · Rigby has no air monitor in its county and uses Bonneville County.

Irwin

Low, 2

Rigby

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.

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