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Jefferson County, ID market data

Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Jefferson County, each scored against other counties.

Population, 2025
35,297
+13.6% since 2020
Households
10,199
Median household income
$86,679
+37.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Median home value
$408,400
Jobs located here
8,448
Highest market score
94
Sit-down restaurants, #8 of 2,405 scored counties

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Survey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure

What this means

An estimated 35,297 people live in Jefferson County, in 10,199 households. Population estimates show Jefferson County grew 13.6% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Jefferson County is $86,679 a year, 7% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 37.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.

Set against the U.S., households in Jefferson County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 154, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (86).

The highest Groundwork market scores in Jefferson County are for sit-down restaurants (94), restaurants and cafes (89) and grocery and convenience stores (89). Jefferson County ranks #8 of 2,405 scored counties for sit-down restaurants.

Jefferson County is part of the Idaho Falls metro area. For its number of households, Jefferson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for physical therapy clinics (81% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (65% below the U.S. rate).

All 56 business types in Jefferson County

Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jefferson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.

Every business type in Jefferson County, ID, highest Groundwork market score first, with its rank among counties, listings, listings per 10,000 households, spending per listing and official establishments
Business typeScoreRank among countiesListingsPer 10k householdsSpending per listingSpending per listing vs. U.S. (100)Official establishments
Sit-down restaurants94#8 of 2,4052827.5$1.4M2175
Restaurants and cafes89#31 of 2,4056361.8$640K17329
Grocery and convenience stores89#56 of 2,4021312.7$4.8M142Under 3
Spas and skin care87#19 of 1,76965.9$1.7M197Under 3
Convenience stores87#70 of 2,26165.9$10.4M132Under 3
Fast food and sandwich shops85#58 of 2,22298.8$4.5M14715
Salons, barbers and spas84#44 of 2,3852928.4$357K1685
Gas stations81#143 of 2,3581615.7$2.4M10110
Hair salons80#81 of 2,3391817.6$575K1344
Primary care and pediatrics79#100 of 1,65654.9$2.6M1499
Clothing, shoes and laundry77#187 of 2,210109.8$1.8M205Under 3
Auto repair shops75#215 of 2,3782524.5$600K13514
Real estate agents and brokers74#100 of 2,1761110.8Index only30615
Real estate74#124 of 2,2291413.7Index only30222
Clothing and shoe stores74#260 of 2,08787.8$2.3M178Under 3
Child care and preschools73#201 of 1,61165.9$1.1M1076
Pizza73#232 of 2,09098.8$4.5M8815
Coffee shops and cafes71#259 of 2,06354.9$8.1M2189
Auto repair and car care70#366 of 2,4014645.1$326K12121
Lawn, cleaning and pest control66#310 of 1,77154.9$2.7M15822
Doctors, dentists and clinics66#477 of 2,3944342.2$308K20235
Dentists and orthodontists64#434 of 1,88687.8$1.7M16812
Landscaping and lawn care62#431 of 1,49354.9$2.7M9110
HVAC and plumbing61#451 of 1,70754.9$5.8M12121
Car washes and detailing57#550 of 1,45176.9$2.1M853
Gyms56#712 of 1,7921413.7$769K59Under 3
Pet businesses52#1,021 of 2,2001716.7$584K668
Gyms, studios and classes48#1,193 of 2,0882423.5$448K686
Bakeries and dessert shops46#1,095 of 1,8891211.8$3.4M819
Martial arts and dance studios43#874 of 1,33487.8$1.3M676
Physical therapy36#1,093 of 1,422109.8$1.3M5511
Home repair trades36#1,684 of 2,0571918.6$1.5M6249
Electricians33#948 of 1,16065.9$4.8M4021
Roofing and gutters32#970 of 1,17787.8$3.6M437
Pet grooming and boardingNot scoredNot scored43.9$2.5M983
Tire shopsNot scoredNot scored43.9$3.8M1503
VeterinariansNot scoredNot scored43.9$2.5M915
ChiropractorsNot scoredNot scored32.9$4.4M184Under 3
Insurance agenciesNot scoredNot scored32.9$9.1M72512
Collision repair and body shopsNot scoredNot scored22.0$7.5MToo few4
Grocery storesNot scoredNot scored22.0$31.2MToo fewUnder 3
Nail salonsNot scoredNot scored22.0$5.2MToo fewUnder 3
Optometrists and eye careNot scoredNot scored22.0$6.6MToo few3
Pet storesNot scoredNot scored22.0$5MToo fewUnder 3
Yoga, Pilates and fitness studiosNot scoredNot scored22.0$5.4MToo fewUnder 3
BarbershopsNot scoredNot scored11.0$10.3MToo fewUnder 3
Dry cleanersNot scoredNot scored11.0$18.1MToo fewUnder 3
Funeral homesNot scoredNot scored11.0$1.3MToo fewUnder 3
Home inspectorsNot scoredNot scored11.0Index onlyToo fewUnder 3
LaundromatsNot scoredNot scored11.0$18.1MToo fewUnder 3
Mortgage brokers and lendersNot scoredNot scored11.0Index onlyToo fewUnder 3
Oil change and quick lubeNot scoredNot scored11.0$15MToo fewUnder 3
Property managementNot scoredNot scored11.0Index onlyToo few4
House cleaningNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listed12
Pest controlNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Urgent care and walk-in clinicsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3

Household spending in Jefferson County

What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).

Annual household spending in Jefferson County, ID by line, per household, and against the U.S.
Spending lineA year, all householdsPer householdIndex vs. U.S. (100)
Vehicle maintenance and repairs$15M$1,471154
Gasoline and other fuels$38.5M$3,773145
Food away from home$40.3M$3,95297
Groceries$62.4M$6,11397
Personal care products and services$10.3M$1,014101
Child care and other personal services$6.5M$633109
Memberships, classes and admissions$10.8M$1,055107
Medical and dental services$13.2M$1,298101
Pets$9.9M$973107
Clothing, shoes and related services$18.1M$1,77086
Vehicle insurance$27.3M$2,676137
Home repairs, maintenance and insurance$28.8M$2,82494
Lawn care, cleaning and other household services$13.3M$1,30292
Rent and homeowner costs$183.3M$17,976108

Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.

Population and households in Jefferson County

Population, 2025 estimate
35,297+13.6% since 2020
Households
10,199
Median age
32.9
Homes lived in by their owners
83%
Vehicles per household
2.6
Land area
1,094 sq. mi.
People per square mile
30
Median household income
$86,679+37.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Average household income
$99,354
Median home value
$408,400
Jobs located here
8,448
Daytime population
27,194Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here

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Jefferson County is part of the Idaho Falls, ID metro area.

Questions

How fast is Jefferson County, ID growing?

Population estimates put Jefferson County at 35,297 people in 2025, up 13.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 10,199 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 37.5%, before inflation.

How much do households in Jefferson County, ID spend?

Households in Jefferson County spend about $183.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $62.4M on groceries and $40.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jefferson County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 154, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (86).

Which business types have the highest market scores in Jefferson County, ID?

Of the business types scored in Jefferson County, sit-down restaurants (94), restaurants and cafes (89) and grocery and convenience stores (89) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For sit-down restaurants, that ranks #8 of 2,405 scored counties.

How does Jefferson County, ID compare with the U.S.?

Median household income in Jefferson County is $86,679, 7% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 13.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $408,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for physical therapy clinics (81% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (65% below the U.S. rate).

What is the Groundwork market score?

The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 34 of the 56 business types have a score in Jefferson County, each ranked against other counties.

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