Blackfoot, ID

Blackfoot, Idaho

Introduction to Blackfoot, Idaho

Blackfoot, Idaho, in Bingham county, is 22 miles N of Pocatello, Idaho (center to center) and 449 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 10,419 people lived in Blackfoot.

Blackfoot History

Blackfoot was named by the traders and trappers of the Hudson's Bay Company, who crossed the area in 1818. They met with the Indians with the blackened footwear, which was caused by wildfires that occurred in the area in 1812. They referred to them as the 'Blackfoot Crowd'. In 1874, the first general store was opened by Major Danilson and Fredrick S. Stevenson. A post office was established on October 10, 1878. On November 10, 1878, railway track was laid through the town. On March 20, 1879, the area was renamed to Blackfoot. It became the county seat of the newly formed Bingham County on January 13, 1885.

Blackfoot and nearby Attractions

• Bingham County Historical Museum
• Idaho Potato Museum
• Fort Hall
• Jensens Lake

Things To Do In Blackfoot

Tourists can visit the Idaho Potato Museum and the Bingham County Historical Museum. The Jenson Grove Park, Jenson’s Lake, and the Airport Park are also worth visiting. Every year, Blackfoot hosts several recreational events and special programs like the Eastern Idaho State Fair.

Blackfoot Transportation

Pocatello Regional Airport is nearby.

Blackfoot Higher Education

Idaho State University, Ricks College, Utah State University, and Weber State University offer opportunity for higher education to the residents.

High Points

Blackfoot strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Blackfoot, ID

Comparing Blackfoot to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Blackfoot Almanac

Blackfoot Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Blackfoot Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Blackfoot, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Blackfoot Public Libraries

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Blackfoot Hospitals

MOUNTAIN RIVER BIRTHING & SURGERY CENTER
(Proprietary)
350 NORTH MERIDIAN
(208) 782-0300
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Blackfoot

Blackfoot High Schools (2004)

BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL
870 SOUTH FISHER AVENUE
208-785-8810
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,133 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

SNAKE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
922 WEST HIGHWAY 39
208-684-3061
Serves 606 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

IDAHO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
102 N 900 W
208-684-9696
A charter school.
Serves 141 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 48.6

INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATE HIGH
155 EAST FRANCIS STREET
208-785-8825
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 126 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17

STATE HOSPITAL SOUTH
EAST ALICE STREET
208-785-1200
A Special Education School
Serves 10 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

Blackfoot Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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