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City	Blackfoot
State	Idaho (ID)
County	Bingham County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Boise)

Latitude	43.190471
Longitude	-112.344977
Population	12,346
Density	804.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	83221
Area Code	208
County Seat	Blackfoot
School District	Blackfoot School District 55

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About Blackfoot, Idaho

Blackfoot is a locality in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 12,346. The population density is 804.7 people per km². Blackfoot is located at 43.1905°N, 112.3450°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Blackfoot is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 83221.

Blackfoot occupies a vast, high-desert expanse where the horizon stretches wide under a sky that shifts from pale azure to a deep, bruised violet at dusk. It lies 19.6 miles north-northeast of Chubbuck, ID (from Chubbuck, ID: bearing 18°T), and is situated 17.3 miles southwest of Shelley. The land surrounding Blackfoot consists of flat, productive plains that hold the warmth of the sun long after the light has begun to fade. Only one mile away, the Blackfoot River carves a path through the earth, providing a vital artery that sustains the local flora and fauna. To the west, the distant silhouette of Stevens Peak marks the rugged transition toward the wilder elevations of the state. Travelers might catch a glimpse of the expansive American Falls Reservoir seventeen miles away, where the water reflects the sharp, clear light of the Mountain West. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the terrain opens into the quiet, expansive solitude of the Lincoln Creek Valley.

Blackfoot emerged from the intersection of agricultural ambition and the expansion of the rail lines that once crisscrossed the arid plains. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the soil, with the cultivation of potatoes forming the bedrock of the regional industry and identity. Large-scale processing facilities hum with activity, turning the harvest into a staple that travels far beyond these quiet borders. Hard-working laborers and independent farmers have shaped the character of Blackfoot, prioritizing self-reliance and a deliberate, methodical approach to progress. The fiber of the economy relies on this connection to the land, ensuring that the rhythm of the season dictates the pulse of daily commerce. History here is measured not in grand monuments, but in the enduring strength of the irrigation systems and the consistency of the annual yields.

Cultural life in Blackfoot finds its focus in the community gatherings and the shared pride of a regional identity that values simplicity over spectacle. Patriot Field serves as a central hub for outdoor activity, offering a space where neighbors congregate under the expansive canopy of the open sky. Notable local events often revolve around the harvest, celebrating the agricultural heritage that defines the spirit of those who call Blackfoot home. While the town remains modest in its offerings, it has occasionally produced individuals of influence, such as the accomplished author Vardis Fisher, who drew inspiration from the stark, honest beauty of this landscape. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined by a quiet dignity and a lack of pretense that is increasingly rare in the modern age. Visitors often find that the true character of the place reveals itself in the steady, unassuming kindness of the people who dwell on these plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Patriot Field (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 005° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 179° S
Bingham County Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 126° SE
State Hospital Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 105° E
Airport Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 350° N
Twin Bridges Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 1.2 mi, 291° W
Porterville Bridge Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 2.9 mi, 017° N
Lava Beds (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 027° NE
Brandon Meppin Memorial Field (Monument) — 11.6 mi, 044° NE
The Butterfly Haven (Nature Reserve) — 12.2 mi, 263° W
Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 13.1 mi, 350° N · 68k acres
Not Even Once (Public Artwork) — 17.0 mi, 042° NE
The Virginia Theater (Theatre) — 17.1 mi, 040° NE
Founding of Shelley (Monument) — 17.3 mi, 041° NE
Cedar Butte Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 17.7 mi, 286° W · 37k acres
Caribou National Forest (National Forest) — 20.5 mi, 196° S · 986k acres
McDougall Field (Historic Ruins) — 21.9 mi, 208° SW
Historic Downtown Pocatello (Museum) — 23.2 mi, 194° S
The ISU "I" (Monument) — 23.2 mi, 191° S
Museum of Clean (Museum) — 23.4 mi, 192° S
Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society (Museum) — 23.4 mi, 193° S
Idaho Falls (Viewpoint) — 25.8 mi, 036° NE
Actors' Repertory Theater of Idaho (Theatre) — 25.8 mi, 036° NE
Pugsslane Alley (Gallery) — 26.0 mi, 036° NE
Possibly Picasso (Arts Centre) — 26.3 mi, 043° NE
Regal Edwards Grand Teton (Cinema) — 26.7 mi, 043° NE
Collectors Corner Museum (Museum) — 26.7 mi, 038° NE
Targhee National Forest (National Forest) — 31.1 mi, 038° NE · 1.6M acres
Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.7 mi, 094° E · 22k acres
Craters Of The Moon National Monument (National Monument) — 46.0 mi, 234° SW · 806k acres

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