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Pocatello, ID vs Payson, UT

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- Payson spends 21.9% more per student than Pocatello.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.4% higher in Payson than in Pocatello. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 1.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pocatello
 Pocatello, IDPayson, UTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,835$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,478  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,859$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock32934573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews
Lacy · Pocatello, ID
A few questions for senior relocating if possible
Over 3 years ago

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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Tonya · Salt Lake City, UT
Okay
Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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Elizabeth · Scranton, PA
Looking For Info About Pocatello
Over 7 years ago

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 Payson    1 Reviews
Nate · Salem, UT
P town
Over 10 years ago

Payson is a great place to live. I was born and raised  More

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