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

• 'Whatever it takes': Idaho City goes back to school with a new fitness center Idaho News 6 · Aug 16
• Idaho City fire crews rescue person near Summit Flat Road ktvb.com · Aug 15
• Salmon River vs Idaho City Football - Sep 4, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 15
• This Idaho city considers scrapping its fire department for a new fire district Idaho Statesman · Aug 13
• What to know about the victims of the In-N-Out Burger shooting - ABC News ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

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.

🎡 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

🗺️ Map of Idaho City

🏘️ Nearby Communities