City safety & data profile

BlackfootID

Blackfoot, ID is a 12K-resident city in Bingham County with a median household income of $64,032.

Bingham County, Idaho. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Blackfoot, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Blackfoot has a population larger than 11% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $262,500, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 89%
By size
$64,032
Median income
$262,500
Median home
10.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Blackfoot

Blackfoot posts a median household income higher than 28% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Blackfoot area.

Top 72%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Blackfoot

Where Blackfoot income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$64,032 Bottom 28% higher than 28% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. ID $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Blackfoot, ID beyond the headline numbers

Blackfoot sits inside Bingham County, Idaho, at roughly 43.19°N, -112.34°W. Population 11,740, $64,032 median household income. Median home value $262,500, median rent $839. Poverty rate 10.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Blackfoot's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.6%, then short sleep duration at 34.4%. 3 hospitals in/around Blackfoot, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Blackfoot from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,740
Blackfoot
Median Income
$64,032
-6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$262,500
+15% vs avg
Median Age
34.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bingham County) - Blackfoot's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
50K+9%
Median Income
$77,878+62%
Median Home Value
$293,300+117%
Poverty Rate
11.7%-23%
Unemployment
5.4%-29%

Economics

Economics indicators for Blackfoot, ID
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$839/mo
Poverty Rate
10.6% -25% vs avg
Unemployment 7.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.7%
Work From Home 4.5%
Public Transit 1.4%

Population

White 81.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.6%
Short Sleep Duration
34.4%
High Blood Pressure
33%
Physical Inactivity
26.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.4%
Current Smoking
14.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.2%
Binge Drinking
13.7%
Diabetes
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.8%
Annual Checkup 73.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
3.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Blackfoot, ID? ▼
Blackfoot, ID has a population of 11,740 people, located in Bingham County, Idaho.
What is the median household income in Blackfoot? ▼
The median household income in Blackfoot, ID is $64,032 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.6%.
What is the median home value in Blackfoot? ▼
The median home value in Blackfoot, ID is $262,500. Median rent is $839/month.
What are the top health concerns in Blackfoot? ▼
The top health indicators in Blackfoot include Obesity (39.6%), Short Sleep Duration (34.4%), High Blood Pressure (33%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Blackfoot? ▼
Blackfoot has 3 hospitals. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Blackfoot? ▼
The median age in Blackfoot, ID is 34.7 years. 24.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Blackfoot, ID is located in Bingham County, Idaho. With a population of 12K and a $64,032 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 3 hospitals. Safety alerts for the Blackfoot area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Blackfoot's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Blackfoot area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Bingham County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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