Arimo, Idaho Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Arimo is 350, with a gender distribution of 51% male and 49% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its rural setting and agricultural base in southeastern Idaho.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1880s
- County: Bannock County
- Land area: 0.5 square miles
- Population density: 700 people per square mile
- Area code: 208
- Zip code: 83214
Geography and Location
Arimo is a small town located in southeastern Idaho, within Bannock County, about 25 miles south of Pocatello. The town is part of the larger Portneuf Valley, surrounded by farmland and mountain ranges. Arimo’s economy is largely based on agriculture, with farms producing crops such as wheat, barley, and potatoes, as well as livestock. The town experiences a semi-arid climate, with hot, dry summers and cold winters. Arimo is accessible via Interstate 15, which runs just west of the town, providing easy access to nearby cities like Pocatello and Idaho Falls. The town’s rural setting and small population give it a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, where agriculture and outdoor recreation are central to daily life. Arimo’s peaceful environment and scenic surroundings make it a desirable location for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in southeastern Idaho.
Demographics
Median resident age: 27.8 years
Median household income: $33,500
Median house value: $71,700
Population by Race
Races in Arimo:
- White Non-Hispanic (96.6%)
- Two or more races (2.6%)
- Hispanic (1.4%)
- American Indian (1.1%)
- Japanese (0.6%)
Ancestries: English (33.3%), Danish (13.8%), German (10.3%), Swedish (9.5%), Irish (8.3%), Welsh (6.3%).
Elevation: 4750 feet
Land area: 0.4 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Arimo
- High school or higher: 87.4%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.2%
- Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
- Unemployed: 5.0%
- Mean travel time to work: 25.7 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Arimo city
- Never married: 25.6%
- Now married: 60.6%
- Separated: 1.6%
- Widowed: 6.1%
- Divorced: 6.1%
2.6% Foreign born (2.6% Latin America).
Population change in the 1990s: +36 (+11.5%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Arimo:
- ONEIDA COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; MALAD, ID)
- POCATELLO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 29 miles; POCATELLO, ID)
- PORTNEUF REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 29 miles; POCATELLO, ID)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arimo:
- POCATELLO REGIONAL (about 37 miles; POCATELLO, ID; Abbreviation: PIH)
- IDAHO FALLS RGNL (about 66 miles; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Abbreviation: IDA)
- OGDEN-HINCKLEY (about 96 miles; OGDEN, UT; Abbreviation: OGD)
Other public-use airports nearest to Arimo:
- DOWNEY/HYDE MEML/ (about 11 miles; DOWNEY, ID; Abbreviation: U58)
- BANCROFT MUNI (about 24 miles; BANCROFT, ID; Abbreviation: U51)
- MALAD CITY (about 30 miles; MALAD CITY, ID; Abbreviation: MLD)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arimo:
- IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 12 miles; POCATELLO, ID; Full-time enrollment: 10,057)
- UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY (about 66 miles; LOGAN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 16,384)
- RICKS COLLEGE (about 90 miles; REXBURG, ID; Full-time enrollment: 8,670)
- WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (about 95 miles; OGDEN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 12,112)
- UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (about 126 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 19,866)
- SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 132 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 11,896)
- UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-UTAH CAMPUS (about 132 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 2,021)
Schools
Public high schools in Arimo:
- MARSH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 443; Location: 12655 SOUTH OLD HIGHWAY 91; Grades: 09 – 12)
- MARSH VALLEY ALTERNATIVE HIGH (Students: 16; Location: 80 SCHOOL STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)
Public primary/middle school in Arimo:
- MARSH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 218; Location: 12805 SOUTH OLD HWY 91; Grades: 07 – 08)