Find veterans benefits contacts for Bannock County, Idaho.
Bannock County
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Area served: Bannock County.
Idaho State University Student Union Building, 3rd Floor, Pocatello, ID 83209Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; virtual hours Tuesday 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Thursday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; monthly Downey, McCammon, and Pocatello outreach.
Idaho Division of Veterans Services, Office of Veterans Advocacy
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
1957 Alvin Ricken Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 4,610, give or take 393 civilian veterans in Bannock County.
By ACS estimates, Bannock County has the 6th largest veteran population among Idaho's 44 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Bannock County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 29 percent below the Idaho share; below the national share. | 30 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 11 percent below the Idaho share; below the national share. | 12 percent | 13 percent |
Bannock County has about 1,020, give or take 150 veterans 75 and older, making up 22 percent of its veterans compared with 25 percent in Idaho.
Veterans under 35 in Bannock County number about 477, give or take 181; their 10 percent share is above Idaho's 9 percent.
Bannock County has about 405, give or take 143 women veterans; both the county and Idaho round to a 9 percent share.
| Measure | Bannock County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $48,720 ± $4,615 | $51,476 ± $1,216 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $34,408 ± $1,517 | $37,171 ± $308 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 10.6% ± 3.6 points | 6.2% ± 0.6 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 39.7% ± 5.1 points | 33.4% ± 1.0 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 75.5% ± 7.3 points | 74.9% ± 1.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 3.2% ± 2.9 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 97.3% ± 1.8 points | 96.4% ± 0.5 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 29.7% ± 4.5 points | 31.0% ± 1.3 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 4,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 5,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 1,890 veterans in Bannock County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 431 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 230 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 227 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 572 |
| 100 percent | 430 |
FY2019: 1,416 recipients. Change to FY2025: +474.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 168 VA-backed home loans out of 2,401 home loans made in Bannock County (7.0% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $364,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 1,430, give or take 230) and post-9/11 only (about 905, give or take 235).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $47.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $39.8 million in medical care spending in Bannock County for FY2025.
George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
500 Foothill Boulevard, Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001
New-patient wait for mental health: 18 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 48 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 135 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Pocatello VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
500 South 11th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201-4835
New-patient wait for primary care: 13 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for mental health: 192 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 16 miles in a straight line from the county center.
East Idaho Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
1000 Riverwalk Drive, Suite 350, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
about 56 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Salt Lake City VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
550 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84158
about 135 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Bannock County is Boise VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Boise, ID, about 210 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Outside Idaho, in South Ogden, UT, Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation (opens in a new tab) is Bannock County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 107 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Boise RO (station 347); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Snake River Canyon National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1585 E Elm Street (E 4150 N) Buhl, ID 83316
208-732-7499
About 127.6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at Blackfoot (opens in a new tab)
2651 Cromwell Ln Blackfoot, ID 83221
208-701-7161
About 34.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Idaho Balance of State CoC counted 90 veterans experiencing homelessness (23 sheltered, 67 unsheltered).
ID-501 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 80 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 801-582-1565. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Bannock County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Idaho describes a separate property tax reduction for veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability.
Eligible Idaho dependents of permanently disabled military members receive tuition and fee waivers, book assistance, and on-campus housing and subsistence.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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