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Horseshoe Bend, Idaho

City · Population 830 · #99 in Idaho
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Horseshoe Bend is the largest city in rural Boise County, in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Idaho.

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About Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend is a tiny community in western Idaho counting 830 people who proudly call it home.

Horseshoe Bend holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 769 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Horseshoe Bend Unique

  • Positioned in western Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Horseshoe Bend

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Horseshoe Bend

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🏫 Schools in Horseshoe Bend

  • HORSESHOE BEND ELEMENTARY
  • HORSESHOE BEND MIDDLE/SR HIGH
  • SWEET MONTOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

⚡ Quick Facts

StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)830
Rank in state#99 of 198
Land area1.08 sq mi
Density769/sq mi
Coordinates43.9161, -116.1992

🌤️ Current Weather

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