Cover
May 19, 2021
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date May 19, 2021
Entity File Number 001-34025
Entity Registrant Name Intrepid Potash, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0001421461
Entity Tax Identification Number 26-1501877
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 1001 17th Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1050
Entity Address, City or Town Denver
Entity Address, State or Province CO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80202
City Area Code 303
Local Phone Number 296-3006
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol IPI
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false