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Rigby City Library Touch-a-Truck Event
🚒🚜 Big trucks, big excitement! Bring the family to the Rigby City…
Burn Pit Closed – Branch Pickup Suspended
🍂 City of Rigby Yard Waste Update Curbside branch pickup has ended…
🦃 THANKSGIVING TRASH SCHEDULE 🦃
ONLY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY trash collection will be delayed: 🗑️ Scheduled Thursday,…
Rigby City Library Community Reader’s Group
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City of Rigby, Birthplace of Television
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City Overview
Nestled in the scenic Upper Snake River Valley, the City of Rigby offers residents and visitors the charm of a close-knit community combined with steady growth and opportunity. Rigby continues to thrive as the county seat of Jefferson County and a hub for families, businesses, and agriculture in eastern Idaho.
Rigby at a Glance
Population: Approximately 5,600 residents (2023 estimate)
County: Jefferson County – County Seat
Elevation: 4,856 feet above sea level
Median Household Income: Approximately $78,000
Unemployment Rate (Jefferson County): About 2.8%
Education: Approximately 94% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher
Founded: 1884
Incorporated: 1903
Known As: “Birthplace of Television” – hometown of Philo T. Farnsworth”
Rich in heritage and proud of its identity as the “Birthplace of Television,” Rigby continues to grow while maintaining the welcoming character and community spirit that make it a special place to live, work, and visit.
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