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About Rigby, Idaho
Rigby is a small town located between larger towns Idaho Falls and Rexburg. It is located in Jefferson County. As of 2017, it had a population of 4,018.
History
Rigby was settled in 1884 and incorporated in 1903. The community was named after William F. Rigby, a prominent early settler. Philo Taylor Farnsworth created his first set of blueprints for television while he was a Jefferson County resident. Not too long after that, he created a tube television. The original tubes were on display at Rigby Highschool for many years. They now reside at the Jefferson County Museum in Rigby.
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Demographics
Total Population | 4,018 |
Male Share of the Population | 50.7% |
Female Share of the Population | 49.3% |
Senior Citizens | 10.7% |
Employed Population 16+ | 1,720 |
Age of the Population | 27 |
Families
% of people married | 55.6% |
Average household size | 3 |
Climate
Distance | 14.1 miles |
Jan Temp | 13 to 30 F |
Apr Temp | 31 to 59 F |
Jul Temp | 51 to 86 F |
Oct Temp | 32 to 61 F |
Annual Precip | 14.2 inches |