Idaho City, Idaho

About Idaho City

Idaho City is a tiny community in central Idaho counting 536 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Idaho City is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.67 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 800 residents per square mile.

📰 Idaho City News Today

• 2026 IHSAA - IDAHO Girls Volleyball Postseason Tournament Centennial Baptist vs. Idaho City High School - 10/10/2026 | Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Oct 10
• New trail closures implemented due to Crooked Fire near Idaho City Idaho Capital Sun · Sep 3
• License-plate cameras just came down in this fast-growing Idaho city. Here’s why Idaho Statesman · Sep 20
• Idaho City Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
• 'Whatever it takes': Idaho City goes back to school with a new fitness center - KIVI-TV KIVI-TV · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Idaho headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Idaho City Unique

• The only place in America named Idaho City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Idaho City

• Diamond Lil's Restaurant & Saloon
• Kayak Pizza & Subs — pizza
• The Gold Mine Restaurant — american
• Trudy's Kitchen — american
• Walulla's Coffee & Bake — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Boise Basin Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Idaho City

• John B. Brogan Park reviews ★
• Naylor Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Idaho City

• BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• IDAHO CITY HIGH SCHOOL

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Idaho City

🏘️ Nearby Communities