American Falls, Idaho

About American Falls

Set in the southeastern part of Idaho, American Falls is a small town counting 4,863 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, American Falls is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.61 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,020 residents per square mile.

📰 American Falls News Today

• ISP: Multiple injury crash near American Falls KTVB · Aug 15
• American Falls football Idaho State Journal · Aug 17
• Crash near American Falls leave multiple people injured East Idaho News · Aug 15
• Ryan Castillo Obituary (2026) - American Falls, ID - Davis-Rose Mortuary - American Falls Legacy obituary · Aug 15
• Block 3 Lot 24, Snake River On the Falls American Falls, ID 83211 [Updated 8/12] Realtor.com · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes American Falls Unique

• The only place in America named American Falls — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in American Falls

• The Ranch — burger
• Tres Hermanos 2 — mexican
• China City — chinese
• Pizza Hut — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in American Falls

• City park reviews ★
• Lee Street Park reviews ★
• Powerhouse Fishing Access Site reviews ★
• Stebbins Park reviews ★
• Vard Meadows reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in American Falls

• AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY
• AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
• HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Power County Hospital District · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of American Falls

🏘️ Nearby Communities