Homedale Idaho Map
Homedale, Idaho — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Homedale, Owyhee County.
Interactive Map of Homedale, Idaho
| City | Homedale |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Owyhee |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| Latitude | 43.617658 |
| Longitude | -116.93376 |
| Population | 3,069 |
| Density | 822.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Homedale, Idaho
Homedale is a locality in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,069. The population density is 822.0 people per km². Homedale is located at 43.6177°N, 116.9338°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83628.
Homedale lies sprawled across the high desert floor, a sun-baked mosaic of irrigated fields and dusty roads where the Owyhee River, a ribbon of life, has patiently carved its way through the ancient earth. It lies 12.7 miles west-south-west of Caldwell, ID (from Caldwell, ID: bearing 256°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south-south-west of Wilder. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the fierce, almost brutal clarity of the midday sun gives way to a softer, honeyed light as dusk descends, bathing the distant, hazy mountains in shades of lavender and rust. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a mix of sun-scorched sagebrush and the sweet, earthy perfume of alfalfa fields ripening under an endless sky. Life in Homedale unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the relentless work of coaxing bounty from this arid land, a quiet resilience etched into the very bones of the place. The history of Homedale is intrinsically tied to the Owyhee River, its founding a direct consequence of irrigation projects that transformed arid sagebrush steppe into fertile farmland, primarily for the cultivation of sugar beets and alfalfa. This agricultural backbone has shaped the town's economy for generations, a steady, predictable hum beneath the surface of everyday life, punctuated by the seasonal rhythms of planting and harvest. The distinctive character of Homedale is also marked by its heritage as a gateway to the rugged Owyhee Mountains, a vast wilderness that draws hunters, hikers, and those seeking solitude, its wildness a constant, silent counterpoint to the cultivated fields. The town itself, though modest, possesses a grounded, unpretentious spirit, a place where hard work is valued and the vastness of the surrounding landscape instills a sense of perspective.
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About This Homedale Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Homedale, 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 Homedale and Owyhee County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Homedale is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Homedale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
