About Parma
Parma is a small town in western Idaho, home to 2,198 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Parma is 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 2,035 residents per square mile.
📰 Parma News Today
- Parma High School (ID) Soccer MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Parma Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- ITD crews begin paving improvements in Caldwell and Parma next week Idaho Transportation Department (.gov) · May 7
- Robert Canvin Obituary (2026) - Parma, ID - Idaho Press Tribune Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Idaho crews battle Scottpit Fire near Parma as evacuations begin, structures threatened KBOI · Jun 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Parma 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
- 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 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Parma
- Apple Lucy's — american
- The Burger Joint — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Parma
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Parma
- MAXINE JOHNSON ELEMENTARY
- PARMA HIGH SCHOOL
- PARMA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,198
Rank in state#63 of 198
Land area1.08 sq mi
Density2,035/sq mi
Coordinates43.7863, -116.9425