Rigby

Rigby was founded by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1884. The community was named after William F. Rigby, a prominent early settler and member of the church. The population was 3,945 at the 2010 census, up from 2,998 in 2000. The city is at an elevation of 4,856 feet (1,480 m) above sea level. Jefferson County surrounding Rigby is the largest cottonwood forest west of the Mississippi River. Many tributaries of the Snake River run through the Rigby area including the Henrys Fork, South Fork, and others. In the city, the median age is 27.6 years, and the city has a total area of 2.36 square miles (6.11 km²), of which, 2.35 square miles of land is land and 0.01 sq miles (0.03 km²) is water. The racial makeup of the city was 91.16% White, 0.43% African American, 0,87% Native American,0.40% Asian, 5.64% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.67% of the population. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.43. It is located in Jefferson County, which is home to the University of Idaho, Idaho State University, and Idaho State College.

History

Rigby was founded by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1884 and incorporated in 1903. The community was named after William F. Rigby, a prominent early settler and member of the church. A significant majority of Rigby's residents, as well as those of the outlying communities, are members of The Church. Baptist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran faiths also have current local congregations. The town is home to the Rigby High School, which was founded in 1883. The school is one of the oldest in the state, having been established in 1881. It was the first high school in Rigby to graduate from high school. It is also the only high school to graduate with a degree from the University of Wyoming. The Rigby School District was established in 1903 and has been in existence ever since. It has been the site of several high schools, including Rigby Junior High, Rigby Senior High, and Rigby Middle School. It also has a high school, which opened in 1894. The high school was the birthplace of the first Rigby Elementary School, and is located in the center of the town. The district has been home to Rigby since 1884, and was the location of the Rigbys High School from 1884 to 1903. It currently has a junior high, high, and high school that were all founded in the early 1900s. There are also outlying community communities, some of which are still in operation. The city has a post office, postmaster, and postmaster.

Geography

Rigby is at an elevation of 4,856 feet (1,480 m) above sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.36 square miles (6.11 km²) Jefferson County surrounding Rigby is the largest cottonwood forest west of the Mississippi River. Many tributaries of the Snake River run through the Rigby area including the Henrys Fork, South Fork, and others. With the large amount of water, Jefferson County surrounds Rigby with large amounts of cottonwood trees. The city is located in Jefferson County, which is also known as the "Cottonwood Capital of the World" and is home to the National Cottonwood Forest, one of the largest forests in the world. It is located on the eastern edge of the U.S. state of Idaho. The town has a population of 2,788 (2,836 people) and is located near the junction of two rivers, the Snake and the Little Snake. The Snake River runs through the city and is a major source of water for the city. The Little Snake River is a tributary of the Little Salmon River, which runs through Rigby and into the Snake Canyon. The Big Snake River flows through the center of the city, and the city is on the banks of the Big Salmon River. The Rigby-Little Snake River Waterway is a small river that runs through Jefferson County and runs north and south of Rigby.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,945 people, 1,328 households, and 994 families living in the city. There were 1,428 housing units at an average density of 607.7 per square mile (234.6/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0,9% Native American,0.5%. The median income for a household in theCity was $30,192, and the median income. for a family was $36,417. The per capita income for the citywas $12,795. About 10.5 per cent of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2 per cent under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.43. The median age in the City was 27.6 years, with 33.7% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2%, and 17.4 per cent who were 65 years of age or older. The city has a population of 2,998 people, with 1,051 households. In the city, the median age was 28 years, and for every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 males aged 18 and over there were 88.2 males. The gender makeup was 47.4 percent male and 52.6% female.

Economy

Many Rigby citizens commute to jobs in Rexburg or Idaho Falls. A number of residents work for the federal government or federal contractors through the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), locally called "The Site" The town has a reputation for being hardworking and hard-working. Rigby has a population of 2,000. The town's economy is based on manufacturing and construction. The city has a history of being the site of major accidents. The area is known for its hardworking, hard-worker residents. It also has a high percentage of residents who are employed by the government or contractors through INL, locally called 'The Site' The town is also home to a number of businesses, including the Rigby Chamber of Commerce and Rigby-Idaho Chamber of Trade, which was founded in 1883. The community has a strong sense of history, with the town's first post office being built in 1881. It is also known for being a popular tourist destination, especially in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It has a long history of hosting conventions and conventions, including many of the U.S. Coast Guard's "Discovery Days" in the early 1900s and the "World Series" of the 1930s and 1940s. It was also the home of the Idaho State University, which opened its doors in 1851. The local high school was founded by the town in 1852. The current town is known as "Rigby High School".

Arts and culture

The Farnsworth TV & Pioneer Museum has Philo Farnsworth's television-related work, including an original TV tube he developed, on display. The museum is located in the former home of the Farnsworth family in Farnsworth, New Hampshire.

Education

Rigby High School is the primary high school within the city, serving grades 912. Jefferson High School exists as an alternative high school for high-need students. Rigby Middle School and Philo T. Farnsworth Middle School serve grades 68. The community supports six elementary schools: Cottonwood Elementary, Midway Elementary, South Fork Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Roberts Elementary, and Harwood Elementary. There is also the Rigby Virtual Academy serving K8 and the Early Childhood Center serving special needs aged 35. These schools also serve residents from neighboring areas such as Menan, Lewisville, and Roberts. In 2019 Rigby won their first state title in football, defeating Coeur d'Alene 57-56 in double overtime. The two schools had previously played in week one of the same season, with CoeurDAlene winning. The school has a long-standing rivalry with Madison High School, which Rigby has won 10 state titles in Boys Basketball, and in 2019 won the state football title for the first time in the history of the school. The team colors are maroon and gold, and the mascot is the Trojans, which means "Trojans" in Spanish and "Trojan" in English. The high school is located in the town of Rigby, which has a population of around 2,000 people. The city is located on the U.S. Highway 50. It is located between the towns of Menan and Lewisville.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Rigby, Jefferson County, Idaho = 93.8. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 20. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 95. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Rigby = 4.9 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 2,550 individuals with a median age of 29.9 age the population grows by 14.45% in Rigby, Jefferson County, Idaho population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,821.73 residents per square mile of area (703.52/km²). There are average 2.75 people per household in the 1,238 households with an average household income of $36,258 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.30% of the available work force and has dropped -3.87% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 25.96%. The number of physicians in Rigby per 100,000 population = 22.7.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Rigby = 13.2 inches and the annual snowfall = 55.5 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 91. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 205. 84 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 10.4 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 77, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Rigby, Jefferson County, Idaho which are owned by the occupant = 65.55%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 38 years with median home cost = $110,680 and home appreciation of -6.32%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $7.76 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $3,332 per student. There are 20.6 students for each teacher in the school, 1044 students for each Librarian and 428 students for each Counselor. 10.14% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 10.49% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.11% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).