Inkom, Idaho

About Inkom

Set in the southeastern part of Idaho, Inkom is a tiny community, home to 843 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Inkom holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.96 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 878 residents per square mile.

📰 Inkom News Today

• I-15 Exit 57 westbound off-ramp closure in Inkom for ongoing construction Idaho Transportation Department (.gov) · Jun 30
• William Lynn Poppleton Obituary Aug 5, 2026 Horsley Funeral Homes · Aug 5
• State police warning motorists that wreck near Inkom is causing major traffic jam on Interstate 15 Idaho State Journal · Jul 13
• Semi-truck crash near Inkom, Idaho blocks traffic, causes major delays Cache Valley Daily · Jul 13
• Gap fire between Inkom and Pocatello now contained KMVT · Jun 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Inkom Unique

• The only place in America named Inkom — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Easy reach of Pocatello (12 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Inkom

• El Rancho Cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Inkom

• Cherry Springs Nature Area reviews ★
• Skyline Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Inkom

• INKOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Inkom

🏘️ Nearby Communities