Blackfoot, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
12,628 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,091 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$631 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bingham County
3
Blackfoot Urban Area
3
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bingham County
3
Blackfoot Urban Area
3
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 21
Feb 1 9 25
Mar 1 6 35
Apr 1 2 43
May 1 1 51
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 1 45
Nov 1 7 32
Dec 1 14 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 22%

Schools

Independence Alternative High School
<1 miles, SE 2.3 star
Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade
<1 miles, S 1.9 star
Ridge Crest Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star

Colleges

Elevate Salon Institute-Chubbuck
20 miles, SW 1 star
Idaho State University
23 miles, SW 1.9 star
Stevens-Henager College
25 miles, NE 1 star

Hospitals

Bingham Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, SW 2.3 star
Portneuf Medical Center
22 miles, SW 5 star

Airports

Pocatello Regional Airport
23 miles, SW 1 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
26 miles, NE 1 star
Jackson Hole Airport
86 miles, E 1.4 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
100 miles, NW 1 star