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Pocatello, ID vs Dillon, MT

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- Dillon spends 76.9% more per student than Pocatello.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.2% lower in Dillon than in Pocatello. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dillon had 4.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pocatello
 Pocatello, IDDillon, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,279$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,478  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,149$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4694573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

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Reviews for Dillon    5 Reviews

Small town culture with great schools and an excellent medical community. Pre-school through Post Graduate degrees available from caring dedicated teachers. Friendly  More

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The economic climate in Dillon (Beaverhead County) remains steady amid rising fuel costs, etc. Dillon is the home of many cottage industry and small businesses as well  More

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Over 17 years ago

I live here because I go to college here. The rent here is cheap but scarce. People tend to be stuck in their ways, and even though I am a fourth-generation Montanan,  More

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