City profile
Pocatello, ID
Bannock County · Population 57,635
Pocatello is a city in Bannock County, ID with about 57,635 residents and a typical home value near $271,000. It is 48 miles from Idaho Falls, ID, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
22°F
Summer avg
71°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$271,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,598
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.56%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.695%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.03%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 67/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Winter weather, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
146 mi to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 36% Democratic / 61% Republican
Community
Population
57,635
Black population
1.3%
County
Bannock County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸ID is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke
Highlights
- About 57,635 residents
- Typical home value about $271,000
- 48 miles from Idaho Falls, ID
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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