Idaho, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 1,787,065 inhabitants. The state was created 134 years ago in 1890. Its capital city is Boise.
From bustling Boise to charming mountain towns like Ketchum and Sandpoint, Idaho is home to a diverse collection of cities and towns showcasing the state's natural splendor. With ski resorts, pristine lakes, rugged wilderness and a rich pioneer history, Idaho's urban areas encapsulate the essence of the Gem State.
In this post, we'll highlight some of the most notable cities and towns found across Idaho. We'll explore the capital Boise and its trendy mix of culture, food and outdoor access. Discover up-and-coming Coeur d'Alene with its lakeside vibes and new growth. Learn about the resurgent city of Twin Falls, redhot Lewiston, the picturesque college town of Moscow, and more.
We'll also dive into Idaho's mountain town gems like outdoor mecca Stanley, the Sun Valley region, and the historic mining settlement of Idaho City. Plus we'll look at Pocatello's Oregon Trail history, the Basque influences of Boise, and the Nez Perce Native American culture of Lapwai.
Whether you're considering a move to Idaho or just want to experience its urban areas, this overview will showcase the diversity of cities and towns that exemplify Idaho's natural beauty and spirit. From family friendly havens to quirky artistic enclaves, Idaho's communities reflect the state's varied landscape and roots. Join us as we explore the Gem State's urban treasures!
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Idaho.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Boise | The capital of Idaho. | Ada | 228,959 |
Meridian | The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho. | Ada | 114,161 |
Nampa | The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho. | Canyon | 99,277 |
Idaho Falls | The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho. | Bonneville | 62,888 |
Caldwell | The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho. | Canyon | 58,481 |
Pocatello | The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho. | Bannock | 56,637 |
Coeur d'Alene | A city in Kootenai County, Idaho. | Kootenai | 52,414 |
Twin Falls | The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho. | Twin Falls | 50,197 |
Post Falls | City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States | Kootenai | 36,250 |
Lewiston | City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA | Nez Perce | 32,788 |
Lewiston Orchards | City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America | Nez Perce | 31,422 |
Eagle | City in Ada County, Idaho, United States | Ada | 29,796 |
Rexburg | City in and county seat of Madison County, Idaho, United States | Madison | 29,400 |
Moscow | City in Idaho, USA | Latah | 25,702 |
Kuna | City in Ada County, Idaho, United States | Ada | 22,257 |
Ammon | City in Idaho, United States | Bonneville | 17,115 |
Chubbuck | City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States | Bannock | 15,588 |
Hayden | City in the U. | Kootenai | 15,434 |
Mountain Home | City in Elmore, Idaho, United States | Elmore | 14,562 |
Blackfoot | City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States | Bingham | 12,034 |
Jerome | City in Idaho, United States | Jerome | 11,994 |
Garden City | City in Ada County, Idaho, United States | Ada | 11,969 |
Burley | City in Idaho | Cassia | 10,582 |
Star | City in Ada County, Idaho, United States | Ada | 10,532 |
Rathdrum | City in Koostenai County, Idaho, United States | Kootenai | 9,150 |
Sandpoint | City in Idaho | Bonner | 8,931 |
Hailey | City in Idaho | Blaine | 8,689 |
Middleton | City in Canyon County, Idaho | Canyon | 8,466 |
Payette | City in Idaho | Payette | 7,727 |
Emmett | City in Gem County, Idaho, United States | Gem | 7,054 |
Rupert | City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States | Minidoka | 5,893 |
Preston | City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States | Franklin | 5,557 |
Fruitland | City in Idaho | Payette | 5,426 |
Weiser | City in Washington County, Idaho, United States | Washington | 5,376 |
Buhl | City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States | Twin Falls | 4,507 |
Shelley | City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States | Bingham | 4,466 |
American Falls | City in Idaho | Power | 4,315 |
Rigby | City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States | Jefferson | 4,292 |
Kimberly | City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States of America | Twin Falls | 4,054 |
McCall | City in Valley County, Idaho, United States | Valley | 3,597 |
Saint Anthony | City in and county seat of Fremont County, Idaho, United States | Fremont | 3,553 |
Heyburn | City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States | Minidoka | 3,447 |
Gooding | City in and county seat of Gooding County, Idaho, United States | Gooding | 3,446 |
Grangeville | City in and county seat of Idaho County, Idaho, United States | Idaho | 3,237 |
Fort Hall | City in Idaho, United States of America | Bingham | 3,201 |
Salmon | City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States | Lemhi | 3,169 |
Orofino | City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States | Clearwater | 3,099 |
Soda Springs | City in Caribou County, Idaho, United States | Caribou | 3,023 |
Filer | City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States | Twin Falls | 2,931 |
Ketchum | City in Blaine County, Idaho, United States | Blaine | 2,855 |
Homedale | City in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States | Owyhee | 2,720 |
Wendell | City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States | Gooding | 2,714 |
Bonners Ferry | City in Idaho | Boundary | 2,637 |
Montpelier | City in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States | Bear Lake | 2,538 |
Spirit Lake | City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States | Kootenai | 2,533 |
Victor | City in Teton County, Idaho, United States | Teton | 2,503 |
Bellevue | City in Idaho, United States | Blaine | 2,456 |
Saint Maries | River in the United States of America | Benewah | 2,448 |
Dalton Gardens | City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States | Kootenai | 2,410 |
Iona | City in Idaho, United States | Bonneville | 2,354 |
Parma | Human settlement in Canyon County, Idaho, United States of America | Canyon | 2,147 |
Malad City | City in and county seat of Oneida County, Idaho, United States | Oneida | 2,137 |
Kellogg | City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States | Shoshone | 2,136 |
Aberdeen | City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States | Bingham | 1,977 |
Priest River | City in Bonner County, Idaho | Bonner | 1,893 |
Wilder | City in Idaho, USA | Canyon | 1,823 |
Driggs | City in Teton County, Idaho, United States | Teton | 1,817 |
Pinehurst | City in Shoshone County | Adams | 1,626 |
Pinehurst | City in Shoshone County | Shoshone | 1,580 |
Osburn | City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States | Shoshone | 1,556 |
New Plymouth | City in Payette County, Idaho, United States | Payette | 1,554 |
Shoshone | City in and county seat of Lincoln County, Idaho, United States | Lincoln | 1,502 |
Sun Valley | Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States | Blaine | 1,486 |
Sugar City | City in Madison County, Idaho, United States | Madison | 1,452 |
Paul | City in Idaho, United States | Minidoka | 1,449 |
Marsing | City in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States | Owyhee | 1,318 |
Glenns Ferry | City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States | Elmore | 1,303 |
Hansen | City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States | Twin Falls | 1,284 |
Kamiah | City in Lewis County, Idaho, United States | Lewis | 1,244 |
Ucon | City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States | Bonneville | 1,161 |
Ponderay | City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States | Bonner | 1,157 |
Lapwai | City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States | Nez Perce | 1,137 |
Challis | City in Custer County, Idaho, United States | Custer | 1,091 |
Ashton | City in Fremont County, Idaho, United States | Fremont | 1,050 |
Plummer | City in Idaho, USA | Benewah | 1,029 |
Cascade | Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States | Valley | 1,025 |
Kootenai | City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States | Bonner | 978 |
Genesee | City in Idaho | Latah | 965 |
Cottonwood | Town in Idaho County, Idaho, United States | Idaho | 940 |
Grace | City in Caribou County, Idaho, United States | Caribou | 935 |
Inkom | City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States | Bannock | 902 |
Troy | City in Latah County, Idaho, United States | Latah | 895 |
Council | City in Idaho | Adams | 894 |
Hagerman | City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States | Gooding | 893 |
Greenleaf | City in Canyon County, Idaho, United States | Canyon | 886 |
Arco | City in Butte County, Idaho, United States | Butte | 880 |
Dover | City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States | Bonner | 874 |
Franklin | City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States | Franklin | 835 |
McCammon | City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States | Bannock | 831 |
Hazelton | City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States | Jerome | 821 |