Smelterville, Idaho
City · Population 705 · #108 in Idaho
About Smelterville
Set in the northwestern part of Idaho, Smelterville is a tiny community, home to 705 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Smelterville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,274 residents per square mile.
📰 Smelterville News Today
- Gold Run Fire near Kellogg fully contained, power restoration underway NonStop Local KHQ · Jun 23
- John Pierce Obituary (1944 - 2026) - Smelterville, ID - Shoshone News-Press Legacy obituary · Mar 20
- John Wallace Pierce, Jr. Obituary (2026) - Smelterville, ID - Shoshone Funeral Services - Kellogg Legacy obituary · Mar 15
- New campground under construction near Smelterville Coeur d'Alene Press · Jun 13
- Grocery Outlet to open its newest store in Smelterville, Idaho Supermarket News · Oct 20
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What Makes Smelterville Unique
- The only place in America named Smelterville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)705
Rank in state#108 of 198
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density2,274/sq mi
Coordinates47.5424, -116.1774