CallataGuidesBlackfoot, ID business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Blackfoot, ID micropolitan area.
- Population
- 50,8892024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,020CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
The Blackfoot, ID area
The Blackfoot, ID micropolitan area covers 1 county in Idaho and had 50,889 residents in July 2024, up 6.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 602nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 661st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Bingham County, ID | 50,889 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Blackfoot, ID
County Business Patterns counted 1,020 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 11,325 people in mid-March with $543.7 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.1 employees per establishment. 59.2% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (207), health care and social assistance (125), and retail trade (114).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 207 | 1,102 | $67,614,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 125 | 2,238 | $110,998,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 114 | 1,488 | $47,795,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 87 | 450 | $22,589,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 77 | 374 | $23,872,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 70 | 397 | $14,987,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 59 | 934 | $14,611,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 58 | 912 | $51,458,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 53 | 205 | $12,679,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 47 | 2,144 | $129,197,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 37 | 66 | $2,142,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 37 | 196 | $8,103,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 14 | 220 | $5,007,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 9 | 122 | $4,976,000 |
| Information (51) | 9 | 29 | $1,434,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 9 | 331 | $13,354,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 3 | 35 (high noise) | $4,387,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 81 (high noise) | $8,446,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Blackfoot, ID compared with the U.S.
Blackfoot, ID has 20.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 18.5% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.1 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $48,009 (29.8% below the U.S. $68,342). 59.2% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.4% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 603 | 59.2% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 198 | 19.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 109 | 10.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 74 | 7.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 35 | 3.4% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Blackfoot, ID
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 59 have a published Census count in Blackfoot, ID. The largest are electrical contractors (24), limited-service restaurants (24), and physician practices (23). Relative to population, poured concrete foundation and structure contractors are the most over-represented: 21.6 per 100,000 residents against 6.9 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical contractors | 24 | 160 | 6.7 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 24 | 481 | 20.0 |
| Physician practices | 23 | 134 | 5.8 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 23 | 75 | 3.3 |
| General automotive repair shops | 22 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 21 | 189 | 9.0 |
| Dental offices | 19 | 161 | 8.5 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 19 | 63 | 3.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 16 | 60 | 3.8 |
| Landscaping services | 16 | 37 | 2.3 |
| Full-service restaurants | 16 | 286 | 17.9 |
| Site preparation contractors | 14 | 50 | 3.6 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 13 | 82 | 6.3 |
| Law offices | 13 | — | — |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 13 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 13 | — | — |
| Management consulting firms | 12 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 12 | — | — |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 11 | — | — |
| Roofing contractors | 9 | 66 | 7.3 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 9 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 8 | 92 | 11.5 |
| Assisted living facilities for the elderly | 7 | 120 | 17.1 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 7 | — | — |
| Marketing consulting firms | 7 | 44 | 6.3 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Blackfoot, ID
The area's named cities and towns have 13 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 208 has the most (85%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot, ID | 13,224 | 208, 986 | 10 |
| Aberdeen, ID | 1,856 | 208, 986 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Blackfoot, ID business
The comparison below uses 11 users, the rounded average establishment size in Blackfoot, ID. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $274.45 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $330.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $219.00 a month for 11 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $219.00 | $2,628.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $209.00 | $2,508.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $253.00 | $3,036.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $274.45 | $3,293.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $297.00 | $3,564.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $330.00 | $3,960.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Blackfoot, ID
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Blackfoot, ID is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Blackfoot, ID?
208 and 986, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Blackfoot, ID area?
1,020 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Blackfoot, ID?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 11-person team that is $219.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $274.45 a month (checked September 28, 2026).