Gooding Idaho Map

About Gooding, Idaho

Gooding is a locality in Gooding County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,778. The population density is 948.5 people per km². Gooding is located at 42.9388°N, 114.7131°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83330.

Gooding, Idaho, unfolds under a sky that seems to stretch to infinity, a quiet expanse where the land asserts itself with a gentle, rolling grace. It lies 28.9 miles north-north-west of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 334°T), and is situated 17.8 miles north-north-west of Jerome. The Snake River Plain, this broad, sun-drenched theater, frames the town, its muted greens and tans shifting with the seasons, a testament to the enduring power of the earth. Here, the air carries the clean, dry scent of sagebrush and the distant, sweet perfume of alfalfa fields, a fragrance that seems to settle deep within the lungs. The horizons are vast, unbroken save for the occasional silhouette of a distant mesa or the slow crawl of clouds painting fleeting shadows across the terrain. The very light itself seems to possess a different quality, a clarity that sharpens the edges of buildings and imbues the open spaces with a profound sense of peace. The story of Gooding is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the ambition to harness its potential. Founded in the early 20th century, its growth was fueled by the promise of irrigation and the relentless spirit of agricultural pioneers who saw opportunity in the arid landscape. Today, the local economy remains firmly rooted in the bounty of the surrounding farms, with sugar beets, potatoes, and dairy cattle forming the backbone of its prosperity. The Snake River, though not a roaring torrent here, is a vital artery, its waters carefully managed to sustain the crops that define the region. Scattered remnants of its past, perhaps an old grain elevator standing sentinel or a weathered barn, whisper of generations who labored to transform this land, their enduring legacy palpable in the steady, unhurried rhythm of everyday life in Gooding.

About This Gooding Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gooding, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.938792, -114.713108. 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 Gooding and Gooding County.

Detailed location data for Gooding includes the ZIP code (83330), telephone area code (208), county seat of Gooding County (Gooding), and school district assignment (Gooding Joint School District 231). 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 Gooding is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.