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Oldtown, Idaho

City · Population 260 · #159 in Idaho
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Oldtown is a city in Bonner County, Idaho and suburb of Newport, Washington, with a population of 221 at the 2020 census. It is located on the Pend Oreille River, just east of Newport.

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About Oldtown

Oldtown, ID is a tiny community located in northwestern Idaho counting 260 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Oldtown is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 317 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Oldtown Unique

  • One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
  • Positioned in northwestern 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

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Oldtown

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oldtown

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🏫 Schools in Oldtown

  • IDAHO HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

⚡ Quick Facts

StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)260
Rank in state#159 of 198
Land area0.82 sq mi
Density317/sq mi
Coordinates48.1825, -117.0180

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsMostly Cloudy
Wind6 mph

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