Inkom Idaho Map

About Inkom, Idaho

Inkom is a locality in Bannock County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 936. The population density is 327.2 people per km². Inkom is located at 42.7963°N, 112.2541°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83245.

Inkom rests in the broad embrace of a valley, where the sky feels immense and the air carries the clean scent of irrigated fields. It lies 11.0 miles east-south-east of Pocatello, ID (from Pocatello, ID: bearing 118°T), and is situated 13.8 miles south-east of Chubbuck. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions: rolling foothills, softened by the passage of seasons, gradually ascend towards the more rugged contours of the surrounding mountains. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant, shimmering green in the spring and summer sun, line the irrigation ditches and riverbanks, casting dappled shadows that dance across the sun-baked earth. The Portneuf River, a vital artery for this land, snakes its way through the valley floor, its steady murmur a constant, grounding presence. Evenings here can be particularly striking, as the setting sun paints the western sky in hues of orange and rose, a soft light that seems to linger over the quiet streets of Inkom. The character of Inkom is deeply tied to the agricultural bounty of its fertile valley and the enduring spirit of its early settlers. For generations, the land has been coaxed into yielding crops, a testament to the hard work and perseverance of those who first tilled these fields. This has shaped a local economy that, while diversified, still retains a strong connection to the earth. The railroad, once a roaring symbol of progress, still echoes in the town's history, its presence a reminder of Inkom's role as a hub for commerce and connection. While much has changed, the quiet dignity of life in Inkom persists, a gentle rhythm that reflects the unhurried pace of the land itself, a place where the echoes of the past are felt as keenly as the warmth of the present sun.

About This Inkom Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Inkom, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.796304, -112.254137. 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 Inkom and Bannock County.

Detailed location data for Inkom includes the ZIP code (83245), telephone area code (208), county seat of Bannock County (Pocatello), and school district assignment (Marsh Valley Joint School District 21). 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 Inkom is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.