Idaho
Blackfoot is a small city in Idaho with a population of 12,628. Residents earn $69,091 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Blackfoot receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Blackfoot offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Blackfoot is $69,091, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Blackfoot is $225,900, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $798 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Blackfoot is below the national average at 194 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,654 per 100,000, 35% above the national average.
22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Blackfoot experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches, including 14.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 88.9% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| 17% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,091 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,664 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,220 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,520 |
| County GDP | $2,218M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 118 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,926 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.30% |
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $225,900 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $362,413 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $153 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.8% |
| Inventory | 53 |
| Census Median Rent | $798 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,926 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.30% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 118 |
| Total Violent | 194.4/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 67.6/100K |
| Robbery | 8.5/100K |
| Assault | 118.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,653.6/100K |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 625.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,935.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 93.0/100K |
| Arson | 8.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.1 inches |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,499 ft (1,371 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,053/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1946°N, 112.3468°W |
| County FIPS | 16011 |
Winner: Republican by 59.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,053/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 118 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |