About Wendell
Wendell, ID is a small town located in southern Idaho, home to 3,032 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Wendell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,150 residents per square mile.
📰 Wendell News Today
- Wendell Trojans return to the varsity stage ready to compete in 2026 KMVT · Aug 17
- SH-46 in Wendell to Close July 9–14 for Railroad Crossing Repairs Idaho Transportation Department (.gov) · Jul 7
- Kelsey Cole Prestwich Obituary Jun 13, 2026 Farnsworth Mortuary · Jun 13
- Wendell Girls Basketball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 5
- BLM, Great Basin crews battle 8,000-acre Median Fire near Wendell, Idaho KBOI · Jun 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wendell Unique
- Positioned in southern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Blue Heart Spings · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wendell
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Wendell
- WENDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WENDELL HIGH SCHOOL
- WENDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,032
Rank in state#51 of 198
Land area1.41 sq mi
Density2,150/sq mi
Coordinates42.7747, -114.7030