You don’t come across a city like Pocatello often; surrounded by various local recreational activities, a short drive to the most popular destinations in the nation - yet still boasts a cost of living significantly lower than the national average. In Pocatello, your money goes further - allowing you to enjoy the various outdoor activities our region has to offer. Our city boasts a cost of living that is significantly lower than the national average.
About 60,000 individuals call the city of Pocatello home. An additional 30,000 make up rural outlying communities such as American Falls, Aberdeen, Rockland, Arbon Valley, Inkom, McCammon, Lava Hot Springs, Bancroft, Arimo, and Downey. Pocatello has maintained a steady 1% growth rate year over year, leading to continued expansion of retail and infrastructure, and at the same time keeping strong local communities and small town charm.
Statistical graphs and tables provided by worldpopulationreview.com.Outdoor recreational opportunities seem to be endless in southeastern Idaho, and Pocatello is no exception. Our city boasts of over 1,000 miles of recreationally maintained trails and pathways providing opportunities for hiking, jogging, walking, mountain biking, 4 - wheeling, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and more. Visit visitpocatello.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/ to see all of the recreational opportunities that exist right here in Pocatello.
Idaho State University stands in the center of our city. Founded in 1901, our University attracts students from around the world. While offering more than 250 programs, ISU is the state's designated lead institution in health professions. At Portneuf, our resident program as well as our nursing program work hand and hand with Idaho State University, helping to improve the health and well-being of the future of our community and the state of
Idaho.
Learn more about Idaho State University here.Portneuf Wellness Complex - Recreational pond, Volleyball, Basketball, Game Fields, Dirt Bike Trails, Paved Walking paths.
AMC Pine Ridge 11
Holt Arena - Idaho State University Sports Dome
Mountian View Event Center - Multipurpose Sports and Event Center
Bannock County Event Center - Horse Racing, Practice Arenas and RV Park
Ross Park Aquatic Complex - Water Park
Outback Golf Park - Driving Range & Miniature Golf
Bengal Ridge Disc Golf Course
Old Town Pocatello - Unique shops and restaurants
Marshall Public Library
High Schools
- Century High School
- Pocatello High School
- Highland High School
Middle Schools
- Alameda Middle School
- Franklin Middle School
- Hawthorne Middle School
- Irving Middle Schools
Elementary Schools
- Chubbuck Elementary School
- Edahow Elementary School
- Ellis Elementary School
- Gate City Elementary School
- Greenacres Elementary School
- Indian Hills Elementary School
- Jefferson Elementary School
- Lewis & Clark Elementary School
- Syringa Elementary School
- Tendoy Elementary School
- Tyhee Elementary School
- Washington Elementary School
- Wilcox Elementary School