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Blackfoot, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Bingham County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
12,628 Population 2,053/sq mi density
$69,091 Median Income $28,664 per capita
$225,900 Home Value $362,413 Zillow
$798 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
352 Violent Crime/100K 2,119 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$69,091 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$225,900 home value, $798/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Blackfoot, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,091
8% below
$28,664 per capita
Home Value
$225,900
20% below
Zillow: $362,413
Median Rent
$798/mo
31% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
352/100K
7% below
2,119/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Blackfoot Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blackfoot's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
80%
Rent
69%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
93%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blackfoot a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blackfoot residents earn a median household income of $69,091 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,664. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,520 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blackfoot is $225,900 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,413. Median rent is $798/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Blackfoot reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,119/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

22.2% of adults in Blackfoot hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blackfoot has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population12,628
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density2,053/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,091
Per Capita$28,664
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$2,218M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,900
Rent$798
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$362,413
Housing Units4,413
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent352/100K
Property2,119/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault226/100K
Burglary494/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,872/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain12.1 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation4,499 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Blackfoot was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Pocatello Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.