Regional labor market information
- Labor force estimates for June 2025 from the Idaho Department of Labor’s Local Area Unemployment Statistics had total employment decreasing and total unemployment increasing in the seven-county southeastern region. Seasonally adjusted, June’s preliminary estimates have labor force participants increasing by 48 people, with 158 less employed people and 206 more unemployed people. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.7%, a 0.2% increase from May 2025. This was the same rate in June 2024.
| Southeastern Idaho, seasonally adjusted data | Jun-25 (P) | May-25 (R) | Jun-24 (B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian labor force | 87,059 | 87,011 | 86,724 |
| Total employment | 83,818 | 83,976 | 83,541 |
| Unemployment | 3,241 | 3,035 | 3,183 |
| % of labor force unemployed | 3.7% | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Source: Idaho Department of Labor | P – Preliminary, R – Revised, B – Benchmarked | ||
- In June 2025 there were 2,246 unique online job postings in the southeastern Idaho labor market area, which increased from the prior month and year over year. The median job posting duration was 21 days, which decreased nine days from May and decreased one day from June 2024.
| Top 10 occupations by unique job postings in southeastern Idaho | Postings, Jun-25 | Postings, Jun-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 94 | 80 |
| Retail salespersons | 91 | 109 |
| Home health and personal care aides | 82 | 20 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | 77 | 49 |
| Customer service representatives | 46 | 31 |
| Special education teachers and all other | 37 | 9 |
| Teaching assistants, except postsecondary | 37 | 7 |
| Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners | 37 | 9 |
| Coaches and scouts | 34 | 4 |
| First-line supervisors of retail sales workers | 31 | 38 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast |
- The top occupational families by unique online job postings in southeastern Idaho for June were health care, sales and transportation. Among specific occupations, there are registered nurses (94), retail salespersons (91) and truck drivers (77). This month, teachers, teacher assistants, janitors and coaches have all increased since last year.
| Top 10 industries by unique job postings in southeastern Idaho | Postings, Jun-25 | Postings, Jun-24 |
|---|---|---|
| General medical and surgical hospitals | 283 | 186 |
| Elementary and secondary schools | 100 | 3 |
| Supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience stores) | 68 | 43 |
| Colleges, universities and professional schools | 65 | 63 |
| Direct health and medical carriers | 63 | 42 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 52 | 22 |
| Other general government support | 42 | 103 |
| Automotive parts and accessories retailers | 36 | 22 |
| Engineering services | 36 | 10 |
| Home health care services | 33 | 13 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast |
- Health care and social assistance, retail, trade and education are at the top of broadly defined industries by unique online job postings in June. This includes general medical and surgical hospitals, supermarkets and elementary schools. Elementary and secondary schools also had elevated hirings since last year, which was an increase of 100 postings compared with three.
| Top 10 hardest-to-fill occupations in southeastern Idaho | Median duration, Jun-25 | Unique postings, Jun-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical therapist aides | 59 | 2 |
| Human resources managers | 57 | 4 |
| Cardiologists | 57 | 4 |
| First-line supervisors of transportation and material workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors | 55 | 9 |
| Veterinarians | 53 | 1 |
| Cardiovascular technologists and technicians | 52 | 10 |
| Coaches and scouts | 51 | 34 |
| Education administrators and postsecondary | 50 | 11 |
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | 49 | 1 |
| Managers and all other | 46 | 13 |
| Source: Conference Board data via Lightcast |
- Based on the hiring challenges by median number of days an occupational job posting is listed, physical therapists (59), human resources managers (57), cardiologists (57) and transportation supervisors (55) stood out. Of these top hardest to fill occupations, coaches were also on the list for most in demand in the region.
| County housing data, June 2025 | Median listing price | Month over month price change | Median days on the market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannock | $426,850 | -0.72% | 44 | 348 |
| Bear Lake | $616,500 | -0.40% | 74 | 83 |
| Bingham | $448,100 | -1.49% | 46 | 168 |
| Caribou | $395,000 | -5.93% | 52 | 51 |
| Franklin | $501,000 | 3.30% | 58 | 73 |
| Oneida | $375,000 | -4.76% | 83 | 24 |
| Power | $404,450 | 6.46% | 57 | 26 |
| Source: Realtor.com Economic Research | ||||
- In June, Oneida County had the lowest median price in the region due to its 5% downward price shift. Oneida County also had the smallest overall housing stock.
- Power County with a similarly small market, increased prices by 6% after being last month’s cheapest market. Low inventory makes these counties susceptible to larger price fluctuations as just one house leaving a market of 25 can shift median prices drastically.
- Bannock County remained the hottest market with a median of 44 days on the market and 348 active listings. The county with the longest median time on the market, was still Oneida County at 132 days.
Regional news
Bannock County
- Construction continued on the new Optimist Skatepark in Pocatello. The 7,000 square foot skatepark will still need to install irrigation, stormwater retention, signage, landscaping and painting. Source: Idaho State Journal
- A brush fire near the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Kinghorn Road was suppressed by neighborhood residents with hoses and fire extinguishers until firefighters could arrive preventing any structural damage. Source: Idaho State Journal
- The City of Inkom held its third annual Lavender Festival. The event garnered 2,000 visitors in 2024. Source: Idaho State Journal
- The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association sought public assistance in meeting a $100,000 donation minimum to qualify for a matching donation promised by an anonymous donor. The funds would go towards repairing flood damage from the end of 2024. At the time of writing, the association raised $43,000. Source: KIFI News
- In Fort Hall, 400 people evacuated as over 1,000 acres burned in the Garden Creek area. There were no injuries or structural damage. Source: Idaho State Journal
- IT company MOATiT purchased the former Boy Scouts of America building on Pocatello Creek Road. Source: Idaho State Journal
- The Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair saw over 4,000 attendees in its third year. The event offered food trucks, vendors and various live performances including a magician and live combat. Source: East Idaho News
- Yoimi Sushi and Hibachi opened in the Dude’s Public Market as did the Tunki Learning Center, a child care center. The Rogue Restaurant in Lava Hot Springs also opened. Source: KPVI News, Idaho State Journal, The News Examiner
Bear Lake County
- Broulim’s celebrated 58 years of operation with its re-grand opening. The remodeling of the facility includes new self-checkouts, a service center and store offices. Source: The News Examiner
- Wu House Authentic Chinese Cuisine closed its doors in the City of Montpelier to open a food truck. Source: Idaho State Journal
- Bear Lake Memorial Hospital earned an accreditation from the Emergency Medical Services for Children. The hospital is now recognized as an Emergency Medical Services for Children Pediatric Capable hospital. Source: The News Examiner
Bingham County
- The Smoke-N-Wings Barbecue competition was held at the Blackfoot Airport. Chefs from Idaho, Texas, Canada, North Dakota and North Carolina converged to put their skills to the test. The event, which sponsors the Bingham County Mayor’s Scholarship Fund and the Blackfoot Airport, raised $10,000 last year. Source: Idaho State Journal
- The Blackfoot Community Center was renamed the Blackfoot Rec Center under new ownership. The new owners have restricted access to a single gym as repairs are underway. Source: East Idaho News
- Saber Ridge Farms opened a new storefront offering food products direct from the farm, as well as other local vendors. Source: Idaho State Journal
Caribou County
- Beans and Things in Soda Springs is moving locations from a drive-thru to a permanent building. Source: The News Examiner
Franklin County
- The Fit Factory gym opened its new location in Preston. The 7,000 square foot location offers additional space for equipment and new amenities such as red light therapy, infrared sauna, massage chairs, showers and a children’s room. Source: The Preston Citizen
Oneida County
- Hess Lumber celebrated its 90th year of operation with free food, a giveaway and live music. Idaho Enterprise
Power County
- The Trove opened in the city of American Falls. The shop offers a variety of tie-dyed clothing, art and astronomy stickers. Source: Idaho State Journal
- East Idaho’s Frends of the Children in American Falls raised $68,000 and paired 16 at risk youth with mentors. Major contributor, Intelihub, provided a $12,500 grant. Source: Idaho State Journal
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