Bingham County, Idaho Real Estate

Bingham County Economy & Jobs

Farming and food processing are the backbone of Bingham County, which is known for potato production; the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot celebrates that heritage. Blackfoot also hosts the Eastern Idaho State Fair each September. Interstate 15 places the county between the job centers of Idaho Falls and Pocatello, and many residents commute to either, including to Idaho National Laboratory, which extends into the county.

History of Bingham County

Bingham County was created on January 13, 1885, from Oneida County, and named for Henry H. Bingham, a Pennsylvania congressman and friend of Territorial Governor William Bunn. It once covered a far larger area and was later divided to form Bannock and Fremont counties in 1893, Bonneville in 1911, Power in 1913 and Butte in 1917. Blackfoot has been the county seat since 1885. Part of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes lies within the county.

Towns & Communities in Bingham County

Bingham County's towns line the Snake River and Interstate 15 corridor.

• Blackfoot — The county seat and largest city, home of the Eastern Idaho State Fair and the Idaho Potato Museum, with established neighborhoods and rural property nearby.
• Shelley — A farming town between Blackfoot and Idaho Falls, known for its annual Spud Day celebration and a short commute north.
• Firth — A small agricultural community on the Snake River north of Blackfoot with homes on larger lots and farm parcels.
• Aberdeen — A farm town in the southwest of the county near American Falls Reservoir, surrounded by irrigated cropland.

Popular Subdivisions in Bingham County

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

Schools in Bingham County

Bingham County is served by several districts: Blackfoot School District 55, Snake River School District 52, Shelley Joint School District 60, Firth School District 59 and Aberdeen School District 58, with Bonneville Joint School District 93 covering a small area. Idaho State University in Pocatello and the College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls are both within commuting distance.

Commute & Getting Around

Interstate 15 runs north to south through Bingham County, putting Blackfoot about 25 minutes from Idaho Falls and Pocatello. U.S. Highways 26 and 91 and State Highway 39 serve the rest of the county. Idaho Falls Regional Airport is the closest commercial airport for most residents.

Recreation & Outdoors in Bingham County

The Snake River and Blackfoot River offer fishing and boating, and American Falls Reservoir sits at the county's southwest corner. Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot has a lake for paddling and summer events. The Eastern Idaho State Fair, Shelley Spud Day and other community events fill the fall calendar, and the open desert to the west offers room to ride and hunt.

Land, Acreage & Horse Property in Bingham County

Irrigated farmland dominates rural Bingham County, so acreage listings often come with water rights, canal shares and outbuildings. Small-acreage homes are common around Blackfoot, Shelley and Firth. Valorie's List only marks a listing as horse property when the MLS reports livestock permitted, so verify zoning and irrigation details for any parcel.

Cost of Living & Home Prices in Bingham County

Bingham County generally offers lower home prices than Idaho Falls or Pocatello while sitting between both job markets, which makes it a popular choice for buyers wanting more space for the money. About three-quarters 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.