Teton Valley Area Information
Teton Valley has recently become a haven for those who would like to steer away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life.
With the increase in population, the growing industrialization in the nearby areas, Teton Valley's tax-friendly climate, excellent recreational facilities, a relatively crime-free environment, a casual Western ambiance, and friendly neighborhood there is now an increasing demand for Teton Valley real estate.
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Teton Valley Area Information
Population |
About 7,000 residents |
Major Industries |
Agriculture, Tourism and Recreation |
Education |
3 Elementary Schools (Driggs, Victor and Tetonia)
One Middle School
One High School
One Kindergarten School |
Medical Institution |
The Teton Valley Hospital
Two affiliated clinics |
Airport |
Accessible to three major airports: Jackson Hole, Idaho Falls and Salt Lake City
Also has the Teton Aviation Center (7,000 feet runway) |
Transportation |
Bus, taxi, and shuttle services are available for travel within town
Teton Valley can be reached by car, rail and air |
Churches |
Has one Catholic Church, one Episcopal Church, two
Non-Denominational Christian Churches, and three Churches of the Latter Day Saints Churches |
Public Library |
Valley of the Teton Library is found in Victor |
Museum |
Teton Valley Historical Museum is found in Driggs |
Newspaper |
Weekly Published Teton Valley News |
Weather and Climate |
Summers are not humid and winters are dry |
Temperature |
The lowest average minimum daily temperature is 6.4 degrees Fahrenheit (in January)
The highest average minimum daily temperature is 81.9 degrees Fahrenheit (in July) |
Precipitation and Rain |
Average annual total precipitation is 16 inches, and the annual snowfall is 74 inches
Rains are usually not heavy, maximum rainfall is only about 2 inches. |
Recreation |
Hiking, Backpacking, Fly fishing, Skiing, Mountain Biking, Camping, Horseback-riding, River Sports, Snowmobiling and so on |
Summer Attractions |
Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Targhee National Forest
Bridger-Teton National Forest |
Winter Attractions |
Grand Targhee Ski Resort
Snow King Resort
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort |
Annual Events |
Crab Feast and Dessert Auction
Annual SnoCross Race
(Fourth of July) Summer Festival
John Colter Marathon
Teton Scenic Run |
All figures correct as at June 2007
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