Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello is a city of 57,635 people in Bannock County, Idaho, founded in 1889.
Why visit Pocatello
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 78 parks and trails, 116 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Pine Ridge 11, The Reel, A.F.R. Building and East Side Downtown Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Pocatello
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pocatello
Pocatello is the county seat of and the largest city in Bannock County, with a small portion on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in neighboring Power County, containing the city's airport. It is the principal city of the Pocatello metropolitan area, which encompasses all of Bannock County in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Idaho.
From the Wikipedia article Pocatello, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Stephens Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
1002 Sam Nixon Drive, Pocatello
Museums and landmarks15
A.F.R. Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
United States historic place
East Side Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Pocatello, Idaho
Idaho State University Administration Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic two-story building on the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho
Idaho State University Neighborhood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Pocatello, Idaho
John Hood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Single-family detached home in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Carnegie library in Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Standrod House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Pocatello, Idaho
Sullivan-Kinney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Woolley Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Apartment building in Pocatello, United States of America
Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society
Museum · 1.1 mi
B-59 South Harrison Avenue, Pocatello
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds78
ICCU Dome
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
An indoor multi-purpose athletic stadium that serves as the home field of the Idaho State Bengals football team; it is the oldest...
550 Memorial Drive, Pocatello
Bannock County Historical Complex
Park · 2.8 mi
A park that houses a museum as well as recreation of historical buildings.
Ross Park Aquatic Complex
Sports field and stadium · 2.8 mi
2901 South 2nd Avenue, Pocatello
66 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes116
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.6 mi
4122 Yellowstone Avenue, Pocatello
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-24:00
New Hong Kong
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
107 North 5th Avenue, Pocatello
Mo-Th 11:00-19:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:15; Su,PH off
Palate Neighborhood Bistro
Restaurant · Bistro · 0.9 mi
1015 North 10th Avenue, Pocatello
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Yoi Mi Sushi & Hibachi
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.0 mi
240 South Main Street
Su-Fr 11:00-14:30, 16:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00
Off The Rails Brewing
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
238 South Main Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Shay's Pie Place
Bakery · 3.5 mi
4876 Yellowstone Avenue
Mo 10:00-17:00; Tu-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-16:00; Su off
Taste of India & Nepal
Restaurant · Indian · 0.7 mi
330 North Main Street, Pocatello
Mo-Sa 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00
Butterburs
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
917 Yellowstone Avenue
Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-20:00
104 more on the map.
Where to stay18
Churches and places of worship55
Brady Memorial Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Church of the Assumption (Pocatello, Idaho)
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Trinity Episcopal Church (Pocatello, Idaho)
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.8 mi
518 North 5th Avenue, Pocatello
The First Congregational United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.7 mi
309 North Garfield Avenue, Pocatello
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.7 mi
3444 Hawthorne Road, Pocatello
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.1 mi
1701 Bartz Drive, Pocatello
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Pocatello Central Stake Center
Church · Mormon · 0.6 mi
225 Oakwood Drive
Shopping30
Pine Ridge Mall
Shopping center · 2.6 mi
4155 Yellowstone Highway, Chubbuck
Gas and EV charging17
Maverick
Gas station · 3.1 mi
4564 Yellowstone Ave, Chubbuck, ID 83202 Yellowstone Avenue
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Healthcare6
Shaver Pharmacy and Compounding
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
235 South 4th Avenue, Pocatello
Map of Pocatello
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 1.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 0.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 1.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 37°F | 1.4 in | 1.4 in |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 1.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 52°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 59°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 57°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 49°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 38°F | 1.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 1.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 1.2 in | 9.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pocatello City (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bannock County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2000-09-01: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Chubbuck 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Tyhee 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Arbon Valley 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Fort Hall 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Inkom 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Aberdeen 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- American Falls 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Blackfoot 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Idaho Falls 48 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ammon 49 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Trinity Episcopal Church Pocatello ID, UltraSparky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Assumption Church Pocatello, Eric Kjaemperud, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Idaho State Univ. Admin bldg, Eric Kjaemperud, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pocatello Idaho Carnegie Library, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sullivan-Kinney House Pocatello ID, UltraSparky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Hood house, Pocatello, ID, Eric Kjaemperud, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A.F.R.Building Pocatello ID, UltraSparky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woolley Apts. Pocatello, Eric Kjaemperud, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Joseph's Catholic Church Pocatello, Eric Kjaemperud, CC BY-SA 3.0
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