Market rankings · Idaho
Pet grooming and boarding businesses in Idaho
Markets across Idaho ranked by the Groundwork market score for pet grooming and boarding businesses, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 353
- 36 chain locations (10%)
- Official establishments
- 188
- +45.7% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $679.6M
- On pets
- Listings per 10k households
- 5.0
- 39% above the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $1.9M
- 24% below the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #35 of 51
- Market score 44 · Lower middle
A site report maps the pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings around any address in Idaho by name and distance, and the spending within reach.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
As of September 2026, map listings count 353 pet grooming and boarding businesses in Idaho. Chain locations make up 10% of them, against 9% across the U.S. Per 10,000 households, that is 5.0, 39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6.
Household spending on pets in Idaho comes to about $679.6M a year: $953 per household, 5% above the U.S. average. That works out to $1.9M per business, 24% below the U.S. figure of $2.5M. That spending covers all pets, which pet grooming and boarding businesses share with other businesses in the trade.
Official counts show 188 businesses with payroll classed as pet care (except veterinary) in Idaho in 2023, up 45.7% from 2019. That is one for every 3,793 households, against one for every 5,057 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count rose 25.2% over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 20 SBA-backed loans worth $8.5M have gone to businesses classed as pet care (except veterinary) in Idaho.
Among the 50 states and DC, Idaho ranks #35 for pet grooming and boarding businesses, with a Groundwork market score of 44 (lower middle). Of the 7 scored metro areas in or partly in Idaho, the Logan metro area scores highest (68). Of the 5 scored small-town markets in or partly in Idaho, the Sandpoint area scores highest (82).
Every market in Idaho for pet grooming and boarding businesses
Download the ranking (CSV)Numbered by Groundwork market score among the markets based in Idaho, highest first; the U.S. rank compares each market with every other of its kind. A metro area that crosses a state line is listed in each state it reaches, and numbered only in the state its page is under. How the score works.
Metro areas
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT-ID | 68 | 16 | 3.2 | $3M | +8.8% | #59 of 386 |
| 1Idaho Falls, ID | 60 | 22 | 4.0 | $2.4M | +9.8% | #118 of 386 |
| 2Lewiston, ID-WA | 57 | 11 | 4.1 | $2.2M | +1.5% | #144 of 386 |
| 3Pocatello, ID | 49 | 20 | 6.0 | $1.5M | +4.9% | #212 of 386 |
| 4Boise City, ID | 47 | 167 | 5.5 | $1.9M | +12.2% | #226 of 386 |
| 5Coeur d’Alene, ID | 45 | 40 | 5.6 | $1.7M | +11.0% | #243 of 386 |
| 6Twin Falls, ID | 38 | 23 | 5.3 | $1.6M | +8.1% | #289 of 386 |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sandpoint, ID | 82 | 7 | 3.5 | $2.6M | +14.8% | #9 of 387 |
| Brigham City, UT-ID | 82 | 9 | 4.2 | $2.3M | +12.6% | #10 of 387 |
| Jackson, WY-ID | 66 | 8 | 5.5 | $2.3M | +4.2% | #76 of 387 |
| 2Rexburg, ID | 59 | 9 | 5.0 | $1.7M | +4.5% | #132 of 387 |
| Ontario, OR-ID | 48 | 14 | 7.0 | $1.2M | +5.0% | #217 of 387 |
| Blackfoot, ID | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $5M | +6.4% | |
| Burley, ID | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $7.2M | +6.2% | |
| Moscow, ID | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $7M | +5.6% | |
| Hailey, ID | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $3.2M | +6.1% | |
| Mountain Home, ID | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $2.3M | +2.8% |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Bonner County, ID | 75 | 7 | 3.5 | $2.6M | +14.8% | #125 of 1,461 |
| 2Bonneville County, ID | 68 | 18 | 4.1 | $2.4M | +8.9% | #280 of 1,461 |
| 3Canyon County, ID | 60 | 44 | 5.1 | $1.8M | +18.1% | #497 of 1,461 |
| 4Bannock County, ID | 58 | 20 | 6.0 | $1.5M | +4.9% | #541 of 1,461 |
| 5Ada County, ID | 57 | 115 | 5.7 | $1.9M | +9.6% | #564 of 1,461 |
| 6Kootenai County, ID | 57 | 40 | 5.6 | $1.7M | +11.0% | #569 of 1,461 |
| 7Madison County, ID | 52 | 6 | 4.5 | $1.8M | +4.2% | #687 of 1,461 |
| 8Teton County, ID | 52 | 6 | 12.8 | $894K | +12.9% | #696 of 1,461 |
| 9Twin Falls County, ID | 49 | 20 | 5.8 | $1.5M | +7.9% | #771 of 1,461 |
| 10Payette County, ID | 45 | 7 | 7.2 | $1.2M | +8.8% | #853 of 1,461 |
| 11Nez Perce County, ID | 42 | 11 | 6.4 | $1.4M | +1.8% | #920 of 1,461 |
| Bingham County, ID | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $5M | +6.4% | |
| Latah County, ID | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $7M | +5.6% | |
| Jefferson County, ID | Not scored | 4 | 3.9 | $2.5M | +13.6% | |
| Elmore County, ID | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $2.3M | +2.8% | |
| Cassia County, ID | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.7M | +6.6% | |
| Jerome County, ID | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.5M | +8.6% | |
| Blaine County, ID | Not scored | 4 | 3.8 | $2.8M | +4.8% | |
| Minidoka County, ID | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +5.7% | |
| Gem County, ID | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $1.7M | +13.0% | |
| Idaho County, ID | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.8M | +7.7% | |
| Gooding County, ID | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $2.3M | +5.1% | |
| Franklin County, ID | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $4.6M | +11.2% | |
| Fremont County, ID | Not scored | 3 | 6.4 | $1.4M | +5.9% | |
| Shoshone County, ID | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $2.1M | +7.1% |
Show all 44 counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary County, ID | Not scored | 3 | 5.9 | $1.4M | +15.3% | |
| Owyhee County, ID | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $1.8M | +5.6% | |
| Valley County, ID | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $2.1M | +8.4% | |
| Washington County, ID | Not scored | 2 | 4.8 | $1.6M | +9.7% | |
| Benewah County, ID | Not scored | 1 | 2.5 | $3.3M | +9.7% | |
| Clearwater County, ID | Not scored | 3 | 8.3 | $984K | +4.1% | |
| Boise County, ID | Not scored | 2 | 5.6 | $1.6M | +11.5% | |
| Lemhi County, ID | Not scored | 4 | 11.6 | $670K | +6.5% | |
| Power County, ID | Not scored | 1 | 3.6 | $2.2M | +4.6% | |
| Caribou County, ID | Not scored | 2 | 8.1 | $1M | +3.4% | |
| Bear Lake County, ID | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +5.7% | |
| Lincoln County, ID | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +9.1% | |
| Oneida County, ID | Not scored | 1 | 5.2 | $1.7M | +11.4% | |
| Adams County, ID | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +13.3% | |
| Custer County, ID | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +8.6% | |
| Lewis County, ID | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +4.8% | |
| Butte County, ID | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +7.8% | |
| Camas County, ID | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +21.7% | |
| Clark County, ID | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.0% |
Markets with fewer than 5 pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many pet grooming and boarding businesses are in Idaho?
Idaho has 353 pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings as of September 2026. 36 of them (10%) are chain locations. The listings count groomers, boarding, dog daycare and pet sitters. Official counts show 188 businesses with payroll classed as pet care (except veterinary) in 2023, up 45.7% from 2019.
How much do households in Idaho spend on pets?
About $679.6M a year, or $953 per household. That is 5% above the U.S. average (an index of 105, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 353 pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings, it comes to $1.9M per business. The spending figure covers all pets, not only pet grooming and boarding businesses. It is estimated from the incomes of the 713,005 households in Idaho and national spending patterns by income.
How does Idaho compare with the U.S. for pet grooming and boarding businesses?
Idaho has 5.0 pet grooming and boarding businesses per 10,000 households, 39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6. Spending per business is $1.9M, 24% below the U.S. figure of $2.5M. At the national ratio of pet grooming and boarding businesses to household spending, Idaho would have about 267, against 353 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 3,793 households, against one for every 5,057 across the U.S. The official count rose 45.7% from 2019 to 2023, against +25.2% for the U.S.
Which market in Idaho has the highest market score for pet grooming and boarding businesses?
Among 7 scored metro areas in or partly in Idaho, the Logan metro area scores highest, at 68 (upper middle). Among 5 scored small-town markets in or partly in Idaho, the Sandpoint area scores highest, at 82 (high). Among 11 scored counties in Idaho, Bonner County scores highest, at 75 (high). Scores compare each market with others of its kind across the U.S.
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. Idaho scores 44 for pet grooming and boarding businesses (lower middle), #35 of the 50 states and DC.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in Idaho. It maps the pet grooming and boarding businesses on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
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