Facts About Ammon
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Ammon was originally called South Iona because it was the dependent branch in the south end of the Iona, Idaho ward.
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On February 9, 1893, the name of the town was changed from South Iona Ward to Ammon, Arthur M. Rawson renamed the town in honour of Ammon.
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The city was officially incorporated on October 10, 1905.
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Ammon is located at 43°28’11″N 111°57’60″W (43.4696400, -111.9666400).
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Ammon was founded by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1888.
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The city of Ammon has a total area of 7.27 square miles, of which, 7.26 square miles is land and 0.01 square miles is water.
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The estimated population of Ammon is 17,456, as of 2021.
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Ammon became a Second Class City under Idaho law in 1963.
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The estimated per capita income in Ammon is $31,400, as of 2019.
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Ammon was one of Idaho’s fastest-growing cities from 2000 to 2010, experiencing a 123.3% growth rate.
