Living in Bannock County, Idaho

Bannock County is a county in Idaho with a population of around 83,744, part of the Pocatello, ID MSA metro area. The main communities are Chubbuck, Inkom, McCammon.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $994/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $335K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 33°F) and warm summers (highs around 77°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Bannock County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 34 and a predominantly working-class population (28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.