Nestled in the high mountain valley in Teton County, Victor, Idaho is the classic American small town. Situated 27 miles from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Victor is in the heart of the most beautiful country of the Teton Mountains near the border of Wyoming. In recent years, the area has grown rapidly as people seek the beauty of rural mountain life.

When the 2000 census was taken, the small town had just 845 people. In essence, it is a bedroom community for nearby Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Victor has few services of its own. Residents travel to surrounding communities to seek services like shopping, entertainment, and hospitals. The closest city, with much population is Idaho Falls, 67 miles away from Victor.

The dominant occupation for Victor in recent years has been construction. With changes in the economy, demand for homes has fallen off sharply. This has left some people without jobs. Home values vary widely in the area going from $145,000 for a small three-bedroom home all the way up to $500,000 for a larger home.

The Teton Valley is a great tourist destination because of the immensely popular Jackson Hole Wyoming. In the summer, tourists can see a bit of history, with reenactments of gun battles on the streets of the city of Jackson Hole. They can explore trails and enjoy camping and fishing.

Just 75 miles from Victor, the geysers of Yellowstone National Park shoot their hot steam fountains into the air. Over 1 million people visit the park each year to enjoy wildlife in their natural settings, and the untold beauty only Yellowstone offers.

One of the biggest prizes Victor, Idaho residents cherish is a lifestyle that has changed little in decades and plenty of open space. The town lies in the middle of one of the last areas in the country that looks much as it did 100 years ago. Longtime residents of Victor have no desire to see rapid growth overtake the area as it has done in other parts of the State of Idaho. Leaders in the valley are careful in how they plan for growth, trying to maintain the perfect balance between their way of life, the tourism industry, and people who want to share in the beauty of the area by living there.

Newcomers to Victor, Idaho and the surrounding communities often make the area their second or vacation home. Visitors and residents alike will enjoy the winter recreational opportunities of snowmobiling and skiing. During the summer, local outfitters gear up for rafting trips down the river, backwoods pack trips on foot or horseback, and fishing. Several new golf courses will open in 2010 offering even more reasons to consider moving to the area.

Winters in the Tetons are filled with snow. The elevation of Victor, Idaho is over 6200 feet above sea level. Temperatures range from lows below 0째 too highs near 30째. In the summer, but temperate area has comfortable temperatures ranging from 40째 too highs of 80째. It's easy to see why so many people want to spend their summers in the beautiful Bridger Teton National Forest. Victor, Idaho residents have a lifestyle that is truly enviable.