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Blackfoot, ID
City in Bingham County, Idaho.
Population
12,782
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,079
ZIP codes
0
Blackfoot and its ZIP codes
Blackfoot at a glance
- Blackfoot is about 89 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 21st among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $64,032, 18% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,500 (37% below Idaho) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Blackfoot, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blackfoot, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,032
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$262,500
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,157), German Americans (1,136), Irish Americans (693).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bingham County. PPP loans are for Blackfoot.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,665
16,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,928
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$341M
FY 2026, $7,107 per person
How people get to work
Blackfoot, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blackfoot, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
601
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 17°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blackfoot, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities near Blackfoot
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrovelandCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.3 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.1 |
| MorelandCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.4 |
| RockfordCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| FirthCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BasaltCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Fort HallCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 35.1 |
| ShelleyCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| TyheeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| ChubbuckCity | 20 mi | 7 |
| PocatelloCity | 23 mi | 34 |
| Arbon ValleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 33.9 |
| Idaho FallsCity | 26 mi | 27.2 |
| AmmonCity | 27 mi | 8.2 |
| InkomCity | 28 mi | 1 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blackfoot, ID in?
- Blackfoot is in Bingham County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Blackfoot, ID?
- About 12,782 people live in Blackfoot, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blackfoot?
- Nearby places include Groveland (2.5 mi), Riverside (4.5 mi), Moreland (4.9 mi), Rockford (9.4 mi), Firth (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023