Buhl Idaho Map

About Buhl, Idaho

Buhl is a locality in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,673. The population density is 950.4 people per km². Buhl is located at 42.5991°N, 114.7595°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83316.

Buhl rests on the broad, sun-drenched plains of southern Idaho, a place where the sky feels like an immense, arching dome, stretching from horizon to horizon. It lies 15.4 miles west of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 279°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west-north-west of Filer. The land here is a study in subtle hues: the pale gold of sun-baked earth, the deep green of irrigated fields, and the distant, hazy blue of the Sawtooth Mountains that form a rugged backdrop. Wind, a constant companion, whispers through the sparse cottonwoods that line the irrigation ditches, their leaves catching the light like a thousand tiny, shimmering coins. Evenings bring a profound stillness, broken only by the chirping of crickets and the distant rumble of a freight train, as the sun bleeds across the western sky in streaks of fiery orange and soft lavender, painting the clouds with an ephemeral, almost spiritual glow. The history of Buhl is deeply entwined with the lifeblood of the Snake River Plain – water. Its founding and growth were spurred by the ambitious irrigation projects that transformed this arid landscape into fertile farmland, a testament to human ingenuity wrestling abundance from the earth. For decades, the economy here has been anchored by agriculture, with sugar beets, potatoes, and alfalfa thriving under the steady flow of water, the harvests a predictable rhythm in the lives of its residents. Beyond the fields, Buhl holds a quiet charm, a place where the pace of life allows for genuine connection, where neighbors still recognize each other and the sense of community is as tangible as the dry, warm air. The local flavor is one of resilience and practicality, a spirit born from the land itself.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Buhl, Idaho with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Buhl and Twin Falls County.

Detailed location data for Buhl includes the ZIP code (83316), telephone area code (307), county seat of Twin Falls County (Twin Falls), and school district assignment (Buhl Joint School District 412). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Buhl is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.