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Bonners Ferry, Idaho

City · Population 2,788 · #52 in Idaho
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Bonners Ferry is the largest city in and the county seat of Boundary County, Idaho, United States. The population was 2,520 at the 2020 census..

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About Bonners Ferry

Bonners Ferry is a small town in northwestern Idaho, home to 2,788 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Bonners Ferry holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,217 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Bonners Ferry Unique

  • The only place in America named Bonners Ferry — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
  • Positioned in northwestern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 2+ neighboring communities within 21 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bonners Ferry

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🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Boundary County Museum · Museum

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bonners Ferry

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🏫 Schools in Bonners Ferry

  • BONNERS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL
  • BOUNDARY COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • MOUNT HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Boundary Community Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,788
Rank in state#52 of 198
Land area2.29 sq mi
Density1,217/sq mi
Coordinates48.6934, -116.3184

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsMostly Cloudy
Wind13 mph

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