Living in Pocatello
Pocatello is a large place in Idaho, United States, home to 54,441 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 4%, #542 of 16,523), movers on a budget (top 15%, #1,788 of 12,111), low-income families (top 16%, #1,269 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pocatello
- The landscape belongs to Columbia Plateau.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 01 min and sets around 0:59; in late June it sets around 5:12.
How Pocatello ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Idaho | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #4,062 of 11,898 | #14 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #3,155 of 9,771 | #19 of 49 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #1,269 of 8,006 | #7 of 29 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #1,428 of 6,237 | #8 of 23 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,515 of 9,474 | #16 of 36 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,800 of 9,474 | #21 of 36 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #5,830 of 10,762 | #17 of 56 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,733 of 7,271 | #17 of 35 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,713 of 8,006 | #18 of 29 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,788 of 12,111 | #5 of 65 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 30 | #5,763 of 7,271 | #22 of 35 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 53 | #5,935 of 9,474 | #16 of 36 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #5,635 of 18,063 | #44 of 102 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 59 | #542 of 16,523 | #6 of 89 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #5,761 of 18,063 | #47 of 102 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #8,992 of 16,523 | #32 of 89 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #7,654 of 21,167 | #18 of 131 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,509 of 12,111 | #8 of 65 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #3,355 of 6,413 | #7 of 20 | Map |
| Business owner | 23 | #9,513 of 12,111 | #46 of 65 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Chubbuck 6 km
- Blackfoot 36 km
- Idaho Falls 74 km
- Conda 76 km
- Ammon 77 km
- Preston (Idaho) 98 km
- Rupert (Idaho) 104 km
- Burley (Idaho) 116 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.