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Living in
Blackfoot.
About
Life in Blackfoot
Blackfoot is a community of 12,628 people in Idaho. The median household income is $64,032, median rent runs about $839 per month, and median home values are around $262,500. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Blackfoot at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
88.2%
of households
Population Growth
+7.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Blackfoot: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Blackfoot, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (84.1%), and 10.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.2%
of residents
65 and Older
16.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.8%
of households
Married Couples
50.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.71
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% below ID average
Rent, home values, and income in Blackfoot
In Blackfoot, rent runs 32% below the ID average, and home values are 37% below the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,701
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $372,146 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for ID
Unemployment in Blackfoot
Unemployment in Bingham County, which includes Blackfoot, is close to the ID average.
Unemployment rate
Blackfoot: Bingham County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bingham County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Blackfoot Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.9 min avg
How Blackfoot residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Blackfoot, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)
Regional airport · few flights20k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Blackfoot is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
327.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
744.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Blackfoot Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
60.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bingham County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bingham County, which includes Blackfoot, the most common type is winter weather, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | High Wind | $2,700 |
| 2024 | 39 | Winter Weather | $54,750 |
| 2023 | 34 | Winter Storm | $14,200 |
| 2022 | 36 | High Wind | $300 |
| 2021 | 23 | High Wind | $500 |
| 2020 | 24 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2019 | 33 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Wildfire | $300 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
22 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bingham County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bannock County, ID (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 35 miles from Blackfoot) is typically good — 324 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
324
per year
Moderate Days
40
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Bannock County, ID (35 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Blackfoot has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.1"
Annual Snowfall
14.7"
Hot Days/Year
26
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
162
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
73
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 0.99" |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 0.73" |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 1.10" |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 1.40" |
| May | 68°F | 43°F | 1.75" |
| Jun | 77°F | 50°F | 1.03" |
| Jul | 87°F | 56°F | 0.50" |
| Aug | 86°F | 54°F | 0.60" |
| Sep | 75°F | 46°F | 0.97" |
| Oct | 61°F | 35°F | 1.12" |
| Nov | 45°F | 26°F | 0.75" |
| Dec | 32°F | 18°F | 1.11" |
Healthcare3 hospitals
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Blackfoot
Blackfoot has 3 hospitals.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
Grove Creek Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals
Bingham Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
State Hospital South
Psychiatric
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Blackfoot
Blackfoot's student/teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve, 57 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Blackfoot
Blackfoot has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve (57 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
National Monument & Preserve
57 mi awayGrand Teton National Park
National Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Blackfoot
Blackfoot Public
129 N Broadway, Blackfoot
Cities Near Blackfoot
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Blackfoot FAQ
Is Blackfoot, Idaho affordable?⌄
Blackfoot's median rent is $839/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $64,032/year. Median home value is $262,500.
Is Blackfoot, Idaho safe?⌄
Blackfoot's violent crime rate was 328 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 744 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Blackfoot, Idaho?⌄
Bingham County, which includes Blackfoot, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Blackfoot, Idaho?⌄
The cost of living in Blackfoot is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $839/month and median household income is $64,032/year. The median home value is $262,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Blackfoot, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Blackfoot is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from