Ucon, Idaho
City · Population 1,218 · #78 in Idaho
About Ucon
Ucon is a small town in eastern Idaho with an estimated population of 1,218.
Officially, Ucon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,338 residents per square mile.
📰 Ucon News Today
- Lightning caused wildfire burns 100 acres causing thousands of dollars of crop loss East Idaho News · Jul 30
- Carole Jeanene Miller Obituary Apr 16, 2026 Wood Funeral Home & Crematory · Apr 16
- Marie R. Glenn Obituary Feb 7, 2026 Farnsworth Mortuary · Feb 7
- Zane A. Casper Obituary Oct 16, 2025 Eckersell Funeral Home · Oct 16
- Barbara Jean Carlson Obituary Apr 25, 2026 Wood Funeral Home & Crematory · Apr 25
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What Makes Ucon Unique
- The only place in America named Ucon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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
- 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 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ucon
- Killdeer Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,218
Rank in state#78 of 198
Land area0.91 sq mi
Density1,338/sq mi
Coordinates43.5929, -111.9600