Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot, ID
Blackfoot, ID

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Eastern Idaho town offers a great place to live and work.

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Blackfoot, ID

Home to 12,000 residents, Blackfoot is the “Potato Capital of the World.” Its volcanic soil sustains a thriving agricultural industry and the famous Potato Museum. With its scenic greenbelt and small-town charm, it remains a wonderful place to call home.

Every September, the city hosts the Eastern Idaho State Fair, a bustling destination that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors for world-class entertainment, livestock shows, and local flavors.

The town also offers an excellent location between the cities of Idaho Falls and Pocatello, giving residents plenty of great options for living, working and having fun in Eastern Idaho.

If you are thinking about living and working in Blackfoot and Eastern Idaho, be sure to check out the new edition of Livability Eastern Idaho.

Weather in Blackfoot, ID

Average Temperatures

58 high / 35 low

Average Annual Rainfall

11 in

Average Annual Snowfall

45 in

Quick Facts about Blackfoot, Idaho

Median Home Value
$274,752
Median Property Tax
$2,308
Total Population
12,927
Average Commute
17 min
Median Household Income
$62,239
Median Monthly Rent
$610

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Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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