Firth
Snake River fishing town in the potato country
Why People Move Here
Firth is a very small incorporated city on the west bank of the Snake River in northern Bingham County, about 25 minutes south of Idaho Falls via US-91. The town sits in deep potato country and anchors the Firth-to-Rose seven-mile drift reach, one of the more productive brown trout sections of the Snake River. Firth City Park is an official Idaho Fish and Game fishing and boating access site, and the community serves as a quiet base for anglers and agricultural workers seeking Snake River proximity at a lower cost than Idaho Falls proper.
Key Statistics
Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.
Commute Times
School Districts
Snake River School District 52 (Firth schools)
B- Firth Elementary (A W Johnson Elementary): ~298 students
- Firth Middle School: ~245 students
- Firth High School: ~235 students, grades 9-12
- District-wide 832 students; Niche rates it #22 Best School Districts in Idaho (2026)
- State test proficiency: 43% math, 53% reading (above state average)
FAQ — Firth
What is the median home price in Firth?
Firth's housing market is very thin - typically fewer than 10 active listings at a time. Older in-town homes run ~$250K-$350K, while newer rural-acreage builds on 1-2 acre parcels observed on Zillow ZIP 83236 listed from $588K to $875K in 2025-2026. A communicated median around $450K reflects that mix. Verify with current listings given how few homes trade.
How long is the commute from Firth to downtown Idaho Falls?
The drive is ~15 miles and takes about 23 minutes off-peak via US-91, the direct north-south route through the south corridor. I-15 is accessible at the Shelley interchange 6 miles north.
What schools serve Firth?
Firth is served by Snake River School District 52, which operates A W Johnson Elementary (~298 students), Firth Middle School (~245 students), and Firth High School (~235 students, grades 9-12) all within Firth city limits. Niche rates the district #22 Best School Districts in Idaho for 2026 with above-state-average proficiency (43% math, 53% reading). Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What fishing access is available in Firth?
Firth City Park is listed by Idaho Fish and Game as an official Snake River fishing and boating access site. The seven-mile Firth-to-Rose drift reach is one of the more productive brown trout sections of the main Snake River, with guided drift-boat trips running March through November and walk/wade fishing available year-round depending on flow.
What grocery stores are near Firth?
Firth has no full-service supermarket. The nearest grocery is Broulim's Supermarket in Shelley (~10 min N at 570 S State St). Larger stores including Albertsons and Walmart Supercenter are in Blackfoot (~13 min S) and Idaho Falls (~20 min N).
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