Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Bru House Galilei
Coffee Shop
Mocatello
Coffee Shop
Xeus & Apollo's
Coffee Shop
5th Street Bagelry
Coffee Shop
Mocha Madness
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) F
Historic Downtown Pocatello
Museum
The Reel
Cinema
Tough Guy Bowling Lanes
Bowling Alley
Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society
Museum
Museum of Clean
Museum
Stephens Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Theatre Arts
AMC Pine Ridge 11
Cinema
Ross Park Aquatic Complex
Water Park
Zoo Idaho
Zoo
McKee's Petting Zoo
Zoo
Palace Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Stuart Park
Water Park
Food and Drink (30) F
Oasis Sports Bar
Bar
Star Route Brewery
Bar
Arctic Circle
Fast Food
Bourbon Barrel Bar
Bar
Old Town Ice Cream and Candy
Sweets
First National Bar
Bar
Hooligans
Bar
The Union Taproom
Bar
Central Park Burgers
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Portneuf Valley Brewing
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Goodies
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
The Pressbox
Bar
McDermott's
Bar
Five Guys
Fast Food
Fitness (6) F
Fitness Inc Health Club
Gym
Bannock County Veteran's Memorial Hall
Community Centre
All Under One Roof LGBT Advocates Southeastern Idaho
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Mountain View Event Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Geronimo's! Trampoline Park
Gym
Groceries (11) B
Idaho Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Ridley's Family Market
Grocery Store
Food For Thought
Health Food
The Sweet Life
Bakery
Del Monte Meats
Butcher
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Butcher Block Meats
Butcher
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Nel's Bi-Lo Market
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Ridley's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Smith's
Grocery Store
Parks (93) A+
Raymond Park
Park
Raymond Park
Park
Sacajawea Park
Park
Hyland Park
Park
Brady Park
Park
Fremont Park
Park
Westello Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Old Town Pavilion
Park
Freckleton Park
Park
Freckleton Park
Park
Tydeman Park
Park
Olympus Park
Park
Bannock Bark Park
Park
Simplot Square
Park
Bonneville Community Park
Park
Pacific Steel and Recycling Trailhead Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
IFFT Trappers Park
Park
Caldwell Park
Park
Diplomat Park
Park
Alameda Park
Park
Haliwell Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
The Quad
Park
Shops (50) C+
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Westwood Mall
Mall
East Fork Bikes
Bicycle
The Elwen Cottage
Furniture
Walrus & Carpenter Books
Books
Enchantments
Gift Shop
The Kingsman
Hairdresser
Poky Dot Boutique
Clothing
Vain & Vintage
Furniture
McKee's Garden & Pet Center
Pets
J & Company
Beauty
Old Town Mercantile & Antiques
Furniture
Molinelli's Jewelers
Fashion
Apache Pine
Fashion
Eikova Salon
Beauty
Taliena's Hair Studio and Barbering Services
Hairdresser
Orange and Black Store
Clothing
Buds & Bloomers
Florist
Henry's Hair Design
Hairdresser
Blades Salon And Spa
Beauty
Dellart Floral Center
Florist
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Fashion 15 Below
Clothing
Odells Furniture
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Pocatello.
Public Transit Stops (211)
Stops & Stations A+
Gould at Garfield
Bus Stop
Day at Portneuf Towers
Bus Stop
Day at Arthur
Bus Stop
Grant at Carson
Bus Stop
Main at Day
Bus Stop
Main at Buell
Bus Stop
Gibson at Arthur
Bus Stop
Arthur at King
Bus Stop
Main at Greeley
Bus Stop
Custer at Grant
Bus Stop
Custer at Arthur
Bus Stop
Main at Custer
Bus Stop
Arthur at Sublette
Bus Stop
Main at Sublette
Bus Stop
Westwood Mall
Bus Stop
Westwood Mall
Bus Stop
Arthur at Hayden
Bus Stop
Main at Hayden
Bus Stop
Maple at McKinley
Bus Stop
Maple at McKinley
Bus Stop
Pocatello High School
Bus Stop
Main at Lander
Bus Stop
Maple at Roosevelt
Bus Stop
Maple at Taft
Bus Stop
6th at Sublette
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Pocatello is 91/100 - which is 6% lower than Idaho.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime C

Pocatello crime rates are 1,760 per 100k, which is 51% higher than Idaho
Property Crime
1,349 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
411 crimes per 100k D+
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employment D

The median income in Pocatello is $46,882 - which is 5% lower than Idaho.
Med. Household Income
$46,882 F
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Station #2
Fire Station
Russell Colene K
Doctor
Maag Prescription and Medical Supply
Pharmacy
Christa Santos-Smith, LPC
Doctor
Shaver Pharmacy and Compounding
Pharmacy
Pocatello Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Portneuf Medical Center
Hospital
OrthoIdaho
Doctor
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Mountain View Family Medicine
Doctor
Aspen Dentist
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Center for Dental Excellence
Dentist
Chubbuck Fire Dept.
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Pocatello home prices are $154,000 - which is 8% lower than Idaho
Home Price
$154,000 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools C+

The Pocatello graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Idaho
School Test Scores
50% D-
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (23) C-
Lincoln Preschool Center
Irving Middle School
Jefferson Elementary School
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Alameda Middle School
Kinport Middle School
Washington Elementary School
Greenacres Elementary School
Pocatello Community Charter
Hawthorne Middle School
Tendoy Elementary School
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School
Syringa Elementary School
Franklin Middle School
Gem Prep: Pocatello School
Edahow Elementary School
Grace Lutheran School
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Connor Academy
Chubbuck Elementary School
Gate City Elementary School
High Schools (7) F
Pocatello High School
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
New Horizon High School
Grace Lutheran School
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Highland High School
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ratings A

Pocatello has an overall rating of 83% from 29 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (28)
From AreaVibes C+
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Getting to Know Pocatello, ID 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 23, 2012) Having lived in Houston, Texas all my life I became so accustomed to the hustle and bustle of daily living that I had not given thought of their being a quieter way of life. The time came when I wanted to experience a more relaxed style of living but still having all the convenie ...Read More nces I had in the large city of Houston. After careful consideration and a bit of uncertainty I decided to relocate.

To my amazement and complete satisfaction Pocatello is exactly what I was hoping to find. There is no shortage of attractions, restaurants, nightlife or shopping locations. The community is busy but at the same time quiet and rooted in family values. Education provided is excellent for both children and adults. This is important for couples with children and for the adult wanting to continue his or her education. Restaurants offer a wide variety of food from which to choose. Seafood, Mexican, Asian, Italian and Greek restaurants can all be easily found. In addition to these restaurants there are other dining opitions that offer down-home cooked meals which are always a treat. Pocatello is the known as The Gateway to the Northwest and is a hub for transportation and trade. You can find Wal-mart Super Center, T.J. Maxx, Ross, Bed, Bath and Beyond and Lowes just to mention a few of the top well-known chains for your shopping convenience. Shopping malls and unique small shops provide a variety of selections. Nightlife includes dinner theatres, sports events, musicals, magic shows, concerts, sports bars and grills and just quiet movies at a local theatre. The Pocatello Zoo, golf courses, museums and libraries all offer outings for enjoyment. Pocatello, Idaho is rated a great place to live. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pocatello? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Raymond Park
      Raymond Park
      Sacajawea Park
      Hyland Park
      Brady Park
      Fremont Park
      Westello Park
      Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Historic Downtown Pocatello
      The Reel
      Tough Guy Bowling Lanes
      Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society
      Museum of Clean
      Stephens Performing Arts Center (PAC)
      AMC Pine Ridge 11
      Ross Park Aquatic Complex

      Food & Drink

      Oasis Sports Bar
      Star Route Brewery
      Arctic Circle
      Bourbon Barrel Bar
      Old Town Ice Cream and Candy
      First National Bar
      Hooligans
      The Union Taproom

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Pocatello? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Pocatello.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pocatello? The cost of living in Pocatello is 91/100 - which is 6% lower than Idaho.
      Pocatello
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Idaho
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pocatello? Pocatello crime rates are 1,760, which are 51% higher than Idaho
      Total Crime
      1,760 per 100k people

      24% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      24% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Pocatello? The median income in Pocatello is $46,882 which is 5% lower than Idaho.
      Median household income
      $46,88215% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,76020% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      22% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Pocatello a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Portneuf Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Maag Prescription and Medical Supply
      Walgreens
      Shaver Pharmacy and Compounding

      Doctors

      Russell Colene K
      Christa Santos-Smith, LPC
      Mountain View Family Medicine
      OrthoIdaho

      A+ Housing

      What are Pocatello home prices? Pocatello home prices are $154,000 - which is 8% lower than Idaho
      Median home value
      $154,00017% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66130% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Pocatello have good schools? The Pocatello graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Idaho
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      16% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Pocatello a good place to live? Pocatello has an overall rating of 83% from 29 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      29 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      28 total surveys

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