Blackfoot Idaho Map

About Blackfoot, Idaho

Blackfoot is a locality in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 12,782. The population density is 793.0 people per km². Blackfoot is located at 43.1905°N, 112.3450°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83221.

Blackfoot lies in a wide, sun-drenched basin where the Snake River, a silver ribbon unspooling across the land, has shaped the very character of Bingham County. It lies 22.6 miles north-north-east of Pocatello, ID (from Pocatello, ID: bearing 13°T), and is situated 2.5 miles south-east of Groveland. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation changes, rising gently from the riverbanks into broad, fertile plains that stretch towards a horizon often softened by the haze of distant mountains. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant emerald in the spring and a burnished gold in autumn, line the waterways, offering pockets of shade and a gentle rustle that speaks of the prevailing winds. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the earthy aroma of irrigated fields, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a peculiar, almost buttery quality, gilding the edges of barns and the weathered facades of buildings. The history of Blackfoot is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Snake River Plain, a land first settled by those drawn to its promise of growth. For generations, the economy has been rooted in farming and ranching, with sugar beets and potatoes becoming synonymous with the region's output, their cultivation transforming the arid landscape into a checkerboard of productive fields. This enduring connection to the soil has fostered a spirit of resilience and pragmatism within Blackfoot, a quiet pride in the hard work that feeds the nation. The town itself retains a sense of its past, with older structures standing alongside newer developments, a testament to its steady evolution, and the annual Eastern Idaho State Fair, a vibrant celebration of rural life and community spirit, remains a cornerstone of its cultural identity.

About This Blackfoot Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blackfoot, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.190471, -112.344977. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Blackfoot and Bingham County.

Detailed location data for Blackfoot includes the ZIP code (83221), telephone area code (208), county seat of Bingham County (Blackfoot), and school district assignment (Blackfoot School District 55). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Blackfoot is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.