Bannock County, Idaho Real Estate

Bannock County Economy & Jobs

Idaho State University in Pocatello is a major employer and gives the county a university-town economy alongside healthcare, retail and government jobs. Pocatello grew as a railroad hub, and the county remains a transportation crossroads where Interstate 15 meets Interstate 86. The Pocatello area serves as a regional shopping and medical center for southeast Idaho.

History of Bannock County

Bannock County was created on March 6, 1893, and named for the Bannock people. Part of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes lies within the county. Pocatello's growth was tied to the railroad; when the Utah and Northern moved its shops from Eagle Rock (now Idaho Falls) to Pocatello in 1887, the city became one of the region's main rail centers.

Towns & Communities in Bannock County

Most of Bannock County's residents live in the Pocatello and Chubbuck area, with smaller towns in the surrounding valleys.

• Pocatello — The county seat and largest city, home of Idaho State University, with historic neighborhoods near Old Town and newer homes on the benches above the Portneuf River.
• Chubbuck — Pocatello's northern neighbor, with newer subdivisions and much of the area's retail along the Yellowstone Avenue corridor.
• Inkom & McCammon — Small towns south of Pocatello along Interstate 15 and the Portneuf River, offering a more rural setting within commuting distance.
• Lava Hot Springs — A resort town east of Pocatello known for its natural hot springs pools and river floating.

Popular Subdivisions in Bannock County

Neighborhoods in Bannock County with several homes or lots on the market right now:

Schools in Bannock County

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 serves the metro area, and Marsh Valley Joint School District 21 serves the communities south of Pocatello. Small parts of the county fall into the Grace, Preston and West Side districts. Idaho State University offers undergraduate, graduate and health-professions programs in Pocatello.

Commute & Getting Around

Interstate 15 runs through Pocatello north to Blackfoot and Idaho Falls, about 50 minutes away, and south toward Utah, while Interstate 86 heads west to American Falls and the Magic Valley. U.S. Highway 30 leads east to Lava Hot Springs. Pocatello Regional Airport offers commercial service, and most of the metro area is within a short drive of downtown.

Recreation & Outdoors in Bannock County

Bonneville Peak, at 9,271 feet the county's highest point, rises above the Pebble Creek ski area in the Portneuf Range. Lava Hot Springs is known for its hot pools and summer tubing. Pocatello's foothills have an extensive trail network, the Portneuf River runs through town, and parts of the Caribou National Forest lie within the county.

Land, Acreage & Horse Property in Bannock County

Outside the Pocatello metro, Bannock County land ranges from foothill parcels with valley views to farm and ranch ground in the Marsh Valley and Arimo areas. Terrain, road access and water availability vary widely, so evaluate each parcel carefully. Valorie's List only labels horse property when the MLS reports livestock permitted.

Cost of Living & Home Prices in Bannock County

Bannock County is one of the larger markets in southeast Idaho, with a broad range of older homes in Pocatello, newer construction in Chubbuck and rural property in the outlying valleys. About two-thirds of occupied homes were owner-occupied at the 2020 Census. See the market snapshot on this page for current figures from active Snake River MLS listings.