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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 44
Population12,628
Foreign Born1.8%
Population Density2,044people per mi²
Median Age35.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

73/100

27% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Blackfoot, Idaho

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$24k
Comfortable $44k$65k
Luxury $92k+$143k+
Elite (Top 5%) $109k+$168k+
Affordability Ratio

107%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
11
Positive
12
Poor
1
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.2mi

Airport

Blackfoot City Airport

1.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Blackfoot, ID

0mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 2 mi
Camping20Nearest 47.7 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 66.5 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 4.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$69k+19.2%
8% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$721k
10% above US avg
College Educated
22.2%
37% below US avg
WFH
3.6%
75% below US avg
Homeownership
72.2%
10% above US avg
Median Home
$226k
20% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 62% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
10.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−29.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−0.6%
Homicide
0.07 / 1k Residents270% above state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.75 / 1k Residents66% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−57.7%
Burglary
2.75 / 1k Residents214% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
3.95 / 1k Residents14% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.37 / 1k Residents28% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+13Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Blackfoot, Idaho
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.7% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (25% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone5B~-12°F min
Growing Season154 days207 frost-free
Annual Rainfall12.8"
Elevation4,501 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great707 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,044/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Good4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C-
WeakInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 401 mi · coast 588 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$23.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityDenver716k people are 449 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital196 miBoise, ID
Nearest Prison24 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T09:33:10.000Z

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