Riggins, Idaho

About Riggins

Riggins, ID is a tiny community located in western Idaho, home to 394 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Riggins is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 985 residents per square mile.

📰 Riggins News Today

• A 74-year-old Riggins man dies after SUV plunges into Salmon River KBOI · Aug 8
• James D Vollant Obituary (2026) - Riggins, ID - DeFord Funeral Home - Grangeville Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• 'The People’s Tree' has been chosen: 80-foot-tall grand fir to be harvested from Northern Idaho Boise State Public Radio · Aug 14
• Three Vehicle Crash US95 south of Riggins Idaho State Police (.gov) · Jan 12
• Riggins Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Riggins Unique

• The only place in America named Riggins — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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: 1+ neighboring communities within 24 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Riggins

• Cattlemen's Family Dining
• River Rock Cafe (café)
• Seven Devils Saloon & Steakhouse
• Shelly's Back Eddy Grill
• Summerville Cafe (café)
• Wilderness Eatery

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Riggins

• Buck Park reviews ★
• Chief Joseph War Historical Marker reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Riggins

• RIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• SALMON RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

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

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🗺️ Map of Riggins

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