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Pocatello, Idaho

Introduction to Pocatello, Idaho

Pocatello, Idaho, in Bannock county, is located 443 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. There are approximately 51,466 people in the city.

Pocatello History

Pocatello was originally inhabited by the Shoshoni and Bannock Indians. In fact, the city was named after a Shoshoni chief. The area was first settled by the Europeans in the early 19th century. Fort Hall, which is located in the north of the present day city of Pocatello, was established 1834, by a U.S. fur trader called Nathaniel Jarvis Wyeth. Gold was discovered in Idaho in 1860, which brought a large wave of U.S. settlers in Pocatello. It is the county seat of Bannock County, which was founded on March 6, 1893.

Pocatello and nearby Attractions

  • Bannock County Historical Museum
  • Pocatello Zoo
  • Idaho Museum of Natural History
  • Fort Hall
  • Westwood Mall

Things To Do In Pocatello

Pocatello is home to more than 30 parks including the Freckleton Park, Bonneville Park, Scardino Park, and Fairview Park. The Bannock County Historical Museum and Idaho Museum of Natural History are also nearby. At the Pocatello Zoo, one can see all the native species of animals and birds of the Rocky Mountains. Nordic Skiing and snowmobiling can be enjoyed at the Mink Creek Nordic Ski Complex, Scout Mountain - Mink Creek, and at the Pebble Creek Ski Area. The Pocatello Mall and Westwood Mall are the local shopping centers.

Pocatello Transportation

Pocatello Regional Airport offers facilities for air transportation.

Pocatello Higher Education

Idaho State University is located in the city. Ricks College, Weber State University, and Utah State University also offer opportunities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Pocatello Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pocatello Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Pocatello College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Pocatello Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Pocatello Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Pocatello Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Pocatello, ID

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Male Share of the Population85
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men38
Well-Paid Single Women29
Racial Diversity28
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income38
People in Middle Class or Better37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals510
People Living Alone56
Housing Recently Built55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime53

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