Pocatello

Pocatello, Idaho Overview

Pocatello faces challenges across several categories, earning a B grade (54.0/100) and ranking #17 of 20 cities in Idaho. Even so, the city scores 82/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Livability score of 36/100.

Income & Employment in Pocatello

Pocatello’s median income of $57,931 is 16% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.1% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%.

Safety in Pocatello

Pocatello’s violent crime rate of 371.6 per 100,000 runs above the Idaho average of 214. The property crime rate is 1421.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Pocatello

With a cost of living index of 87.8, Pocatello is well below the national average of 100, offering meaningful savings on everyday expenses. The median home value is $240,600. Median monthly rent is $861. Renters spend 17.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Pocatello

The adult obesity rate in Pocatello is 33.2% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.5%. Residents report an average of 17.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Idaho ranks #23 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Pocatello

Pocatello has a high school graduation rate of 90.4%. The student-teacher ratio is 19.9:1. Per-pupil spending of $9,869 falls below the national median. The city has 20 public schools serving 11,269 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Pocatello

The annual average temperature in Pocatello is 46.7°F. Summers average 70.1°F. Winters average 25.5°F. Annual precipitation is 20.3 inches. The average commute of 14.7 minutes is notably short.

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