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Getting to Know Pocatello, ID User Rating 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 95/100 - which is 4% lower than Idaho.
      Pocatello
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Idaho
      98

      2% 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 1,928, which are 99% higher than Idaho
      Total Crime
      1,928 per 100k people

      9% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52  

      9% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Pocatello? The median income in Pocatello is $69,315 which is 6% lower than Idaho.
      Median household income
      $69,31515% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,79622% 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 $269,921 - which is 12% lower than Idaho
      Median home value
      $269,92117% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $99331% 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 30 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      30 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      29 total surveys

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