Boise and Twin Falls Struggle to Attract Singles in Idaho

Data shows smaller Idaho towns have a higher percentage of unmarried adults, though Boise has the largest total number of singles.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A new analysis of singles data across Idaho cities reveals that while Boise has the highest total number of unmarried adults, smaller towns like Rexburg and Pocatello actually have a higher percentage of singles relative to their overall populations. The data suggests the dating struggles often cited by Idaho singles may be more pronounced in larger cities like Boise and Twin Falls, which fall below the 50% unmarried mark, compared to some smaller communities that push past 60% single residents.

Why it matters

Understanding the distribution of singles across Idaho can help singles better navigate the dating landscape and find the best places to meet potential partners, whether they prioritize total volume of singles or higher percentages of unmarried adults in a given community.

The details

The analysis, conducted by local media outlet 983thesnake.com, looked at two key metrics - total number of unmarried adults and percentage of unmarried adults - across various Idaho cities. Boise, the state's largest city, topped the list for total singles, but fell below 50% unmarried. In contrast, smaller cities like Rexburg, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls all exceeded 60% unmarried residents, offering singles better odds of meeting a non-married partner, even if the overall dating pool is smaller.

  • The data was collected and analyzed in early 2026.

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983thesnake.com

A local Idaho media outlet that conducted the analysis on singles data across the state.

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The takeaway

The data suggests singles in Idaho's larger cities like Boise may face more dating challenges due to a lower percentage of unmarried adults, while smaller towns offer better odds for singles despite having a smaller overall dating pool. Understanding these geographic differences in singles populations can help Idahoans better navigate the local dating landscape.