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Oxford vs Pocatello, Idaho

Pocatello has about 1354.2 times as many people as Oxford. They are about 47 miles apart in a straight line.

The basics

FigureOxfordPocatello

Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024) · July 1, 2024 estimate

Oxford

43

Pocatello

58,231

Oxford

Franklin County

Pocatello

Bannock County

Elevation

Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System · Checked Oct 3, 2026

Oxford

4,800 ft

Pocatello

4,500 ft

Distance to Boise (straight line)

Source: Straight line between the two town centers (USGS and Census coordinates) · Checked Oct 3, 2026

Oxford

231 mi

Pocatello

196 mi

Price level (U.S. average = 100)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, all items, for the metro area (via FRED) · 2024 data, released Feb 19, 2026

Oxford

95.9

Pocatello

88.9

Outdoors

FigureOxfordPocatello

Trails within 15 miles

Source: Trails listed on Treasure Idaho (OpenStreetMap and public land agencies) · Checked Oct 2, 2026

Oxford

3

Pocatello

49

Things to do within 15 miles

Source: Things to do listed on Treasure Idaho (OpenStreetMap and USGS) · Checked Oct 2, 2026

Oxford

6

Pocatello

15

Allergies, in a typical year

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Spring tree pollen

Source: National Allergy Bureau daily pollen counts, CDC release 2003 to 2024 (Boise, Twin Falls, Coeur d'Alene stations) · Typical year; how it is rated is on each city page · Oxford uses the Twin Falls station, 126 miles away. Pocatello uses the Twin Falls station, 104 miles away.

Oxford

Moderate

Pocatello

Moderate

Early-summer grass pollen

Source: The Allergy Group (Boise) grass counts; NAB station reports for North Idaho · Typical year; how it is rated is on each city page · Oxford uses the Twin Falls station, 126 miles away. Pocatello uses the Twin Falls station, 104 miles away.

Oxford

High

Pocatello

High

Fall weed and sagebrush pollen

Source: National Allergy Bureau daily pollen counts, CDC release 2003 to 2024 (Boise, Twin Falls, Coeur d'Alene stations) · Typical year; how it is rated is on each city page · Oxford uses the Twin Falls station, 126 miles away. Pocatello uses the Twin Falls station, 104 miles away.

Oxford

High

Pocatello

High

Wildfire smoke (days a year over AQI 100)

Source: EPA AirData: annual AQI by county · 2021 to 2025 average

Oxford

Low, 2.2

Pocatello

Moderate, 3

Only figures both towns have are shown. Counts of communities, builders, jobs, businesses and stays are what Treasure Idaho lists today, not every one in town. Allergy ratings are typical, general guidance, not medical advice; each city page shows how its ratings were worked out.

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