Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 21 min5:51 am – 9:11 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 1 min7:57 am – 4:58 pm
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People937 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 21.4262 householdsMedian household income $19,336Median rent $673 a month0% of homes owner-occupiedSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.2% unemployment rate64% of adults are in the labour force, 529 employedMain industries: education and health care 46%, retail 28%, hospitality, food and recreation 14%Average commute 10 minutes57% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 18% walk or cycle, 17% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages81% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 18% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 86%, other Indo-European languages 8%, other languages 3%, Arabic 3%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 91°F, lows 59°FColdest month December: highs 36°F, lows 21°F13 in of rain a year, on about 44 dayswettest month May30 in of snow a year, on about 25 days47 days above 90°F, 132 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Pocatello City station, 2 mi away
Nearby landmarksIdaho State Universitycollege · under a mileRed Hillpeak · under a mileCamelback Mountainpeak · 4.2 miGibson Jack Trailtrailhead · 4.5 miMud Springspring · 3.7 miUpper Blackrock Campsitecampground · 5.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsUpper Ross Parkpark · under a mileLower Ross Parkpark · 1.0 miEdson Fichter Nature Areastate conservation land · 2.6 miCrane Creek Access Sitestate recreation area · 14.2 miPortneuf Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 14.7 miPingree Access Sitestate recreation area · 15.8 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes63 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19705 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.2 on 11 Nov 199249 mi away, near Freedom, IdahoMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 8 Sep 202431 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowBannock County, ID, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality89% of days had good air in 2025324 of 365 days measured40 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 36, worst day 111main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Bannock County monitors, ID
Internet at home15% of households have a broadband subscription4% have cable, fibre or DSL5% rely on a mobile data plan alone0% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Pocatelloserves 58,231 people from ground water1 health-based violation since 2021latest Oct 2021: nitrate, maximum contaminant level2 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation4,685 ft1,428 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalPortneuf Medical Center East Campus1.1 miPost officePocatello Post Office1.1 miTown hallPocatello City Hall1.6 miPolicePocatello Police Department1.6 miFire stationPocatello Fire Department Station 1under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi7 schools3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 otherSchoolIdaho State University Early Learning Classunder a mileMiddleFranklin Middle Schoolunder a mileElementaryWashington Elementary Schoolunder a mileCollegeIdaho State Universityunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPocatello Regional Airport PIH9.3 miMajor airportSalt Lake City International Airport SLC145 miInterstateI-15 Busunder a mileUS highwayUS 91under a mileCoachPocatello (SLE Office)Salt Lake Express2.6 miTransit54 stops within a milePocatello Regional Transit (PRT)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 83209 ZIP area.
