The Town FilesInkom, Idaho
City in Bannock County · population 792 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $270,600
- Household income
- $85,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 34.4
Inkom is a city of 792 people in Bannock County, Idaho. The median home is worth $270,600, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for families than 94% of Idaho towns, more of a college town than 81% of Idaho towns, better transit than 77% of Idaho towns.
How Inkom 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 Inkom is worth $270,600, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $85,625, which is more affordable than 92% of Idaho towns. 97.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Inkom | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $270,600 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | — | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $85,625 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 97.6% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Inkom
| People | Inkom | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 33.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 18.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 20.8% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 91.2% |
Weather in Inkom
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 19.7°F. About 13.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.1 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inkom since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 18, 1983 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 17, 2007.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on April 2, 2017.
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 Inkom itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in Inkom
1 public school with 215 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| INKOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 215 | 17.9 |
Towns near Inkom
- McCammon, ID10.8 mi · 825 people · home $296,300
- Pocatello, ID11.7 mi · 56,320 people · home $271,000
- Chubbuck, ID13.7 mi · 15,570 people · home $341,700
- Tyhee, ID14.9 mi · 1,130 people · home $461,000
- Arbon Valley, ID18.1 mi · 666 people · home $273,600
- Fort Hall, ID18.2 mi · 3,195 people · home $203,300
- Downey, ID26.3 mi · 571 people · home $173,800
- Blackfoot, ID27.9 mi · 12,346 people · home $262,500
Inkom questions
Is Inkom, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Inkom scores better for retirees than 59% of Idaho towns and quieter than 55%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.4).
How much does a house cost in Inkom?
The median owner-occupied home in Inkom is valued at $270,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,625, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Inkom?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.5 inches of precipitation a year and 46.1 inches of snow.
Does Inkom get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inkom since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 18, 1983. 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)