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Pocatello, ID

Founded 1889Bannock CountyElev. 1,360 m
Population
57,152
Median home
$240,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
25
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Pocatello

Pocatello is home to roughly 57,152 residents. Pocatello was founded in 1889 and sits in Bannock County. The median age is 32.9 and the median household income is $57,931. Homes carry a median value of $240,600, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.9%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
57,152
Median age
32.9
Median household income
$57,931
Per-capita income
$30,725
Poverty rate
13.9%
High-school grad or higher
93.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
16.7 min
Work from home
10.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.9%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Black1.2%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.8%
Sales & office20.3%
Service18.9%
Production, transportation & material moving13.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$240,600
Median gross rent
$861/mo
Owner-occupied
63.1%
Median year built
1971
Households
22,322
Avg. household size
2.44

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Pocatello has 25 public schools — 13 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading54%
Math44%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CENTURY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
GATEWAY PROF-TECH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
NEW HORIZON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
POCATELLO HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
Shoshone-Bannock School District No 512HighGrades 6–12
ALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
HAWTHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
KINPORT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
CLAUDE A WILCOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
EDAHOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
GATE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime4% below national
Pocatello372
Idaho243
United States386
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime27% below national
Pocatello1,421
Idaho840
United States1,952
↓ 40% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Pocatello Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Pocatello.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Bannock County
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Pocatello is in Bannock County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Pocatello was founded in 1889 and sits in Bannock County. Elevation ~1,360 m.

Map of Pocatello
Pocatello, ID
Where Pocatello is
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Historic places

17 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hyde, William A., HouseQuinn ApartmentsRice-Packard HouseWoolley ApartmentsBrady Memorial ChapelChurch of the AssumptionHood, John, HouseSt. Joseph's Catholic Church
Notable people from Pocatello
Kayla BarronGloria DicksonColin JoyceBillie BirdEdward StevensonRichard G. ScottHamer H. BudgeSpencer NelsonTaysom HillAlex Jensen
People searches in Pocatello
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Nearby cities
Chubbuck (4 mi)American Falls (21 mi)Blackfoot (23 mi)Shelley (39 mi)Idaho Falls (48 mi)Ammon (49 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Pocatello, ID (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Pocatello, Idaho.

Edwardo L Jaramillo, 60
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83201
AKA Edward Lopez Jaramillo, Edward Jaramillo Lopez
Eddie Williams, 63
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83201
AKA Edward Williams, Eddie June Williams
Paul R Aguirre, 53
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83201
AKA Paul Ramirez Aguirre, Paul Aguirre
Paul Hernandez, 69
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83202
Joseph Allen Smith, 67
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83201
AKA Joe Smith, Ja Smith
Don Fredrick Brown, 62
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83201
AKA Don Fredrick Brown, Donald Fredrick Brown
Steven Laverl Young, 42
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83202
AKA Steven L Young, Steven Young
Jason Michael Smith, 49
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83201
Carl D Shelly, 47
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83201
AKA Carl Shelly Seiber, Carl D Ramirez
Daniel Robert Kinghorn, 59
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83204
AKA X Dan, Dan Kinghorn
Daniel Gary Lewis, 48
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83201
AKA X Dan, Daniel Curtis
Christopher S Martindale, 36
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83202
AKA X Vett, Chris Martindale
Christopher Joseph Smith, 35
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83201
AKA Christohper Joseph Smith, Lucky Smith
Thomas Kelly Smith, 48
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83202
AKA Tommy X, Xx Tom
Richard Duane Thompson, 65
Pocatello · Bannock County · 83202
John Andrew Anderson, 70
Pocatello
AKA Andy Anderson, John A Anderson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Pocatello — frequently asked

What is the population of Pocatello, Idaho?
Pocatello has a population of about 57,152, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Pocatello?
The median home value in Pocatello is $240,600, and the median gross rent is $861/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Pocatello safe? What is the crime rate?
Pocatello Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 372 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Pocatello face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bannock County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, heat wave.
How many schools are in Pocatello?
Pocatello has 25 public schools (13 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Pocatello?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Pocatello. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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