The Town FilesFort Hall, Idaho
Community in Bannock County · population 3,195 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $203,300
- Household income
- $44,514
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 35.2
Fort Hall is a community of 3,195 people in Bannock County, Idaho. The median home is worth $203,300, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks hipper than 83% of Idaho towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Idaho towns, quieter than 71% of Idaho towns.
How Fort Hall ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fort Hall is worth $203,300, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $44,514, which is more affordable than 45% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $672 a month. 83.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fort Hall | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,300 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $672 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $44,514 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 83.9% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Fort Hall
| People | Fort Hall | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.6% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 15.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.4% | 91.2% |
Weather in Fort Hall
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 15.0°F. About 10.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.1 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 186 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Hall since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on February 14, 2000 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 14, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 1, 2015.
Severe weather in Bannock County since 1996
Bannock County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 1, 2000 | Fire | DR-1341: Wildfires |
| December 31, 1964 | Flood | DR-186: Heavy Rains & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Bannock County
Bannock County had 37,594 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,720 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Fort Hall itself the ACS puts it at 13.3%.
Public schools in Fort Hall
2 public schools with 233 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 117 | 14.6 |
| CHIEF TAHGEE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY (charter) | K-7 | 116 | 14.5 |
Towns near Fort Hall
- Chubbuck, ID6.0 mi · 15,570 people · home $341,700
- Pocatello, ID9.9 mi · 56,320 people · home $271,000
- Blackfoot, ID13.6 mi · 12,346 people · home $262,500
- American Falls, ID25.7 mi · 4,568 people · home $185,600
Fort Hall questions
Is Fort Hall, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fort Hall scores better for retirees than 20% of Idaho towns and quieter than 71%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Fort Hall?
The median owner-occupied home in Fort Hall is valued at $203,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,514, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $672 a month.
What is the weather like in Fort Hall?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 15.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.5 inches of precipitation a year and 28.1 inches of snow.
Does Fort Hall get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Hall since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on February 14, 2000. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)