Idaho City Idaho Map

About Idaho City, Idaho

Idaho City is a locality in Boise County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 581. The population density is 322.3 people per km². Idaho City is located at 43.8285°N, 115.8346°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83631.

Idaho City rests in a high mountain valley, cradled by the rugged flanks of the Boise Mountains. It lies 23.7 miles north-east of Boise, ID (from Boise, ID: bearing 51°T), and is situated 15.7 miles north-north-east of Robie Creek. The air here carries the sharp scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. Steep slopes, cloaked in evergreen forests that deepen to an almost black hue as evening approaches, frame the modest cluster of buildings. A thin, silvery ribbon of a creek, the Boise River’s nascent flow, snakes through the valley floor, its murmur a constant, low counterpoint to the wind sighing through the firs. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, bleaching the sun-baked wood of weathered structures to a soft, pale grey. This place was forged in the crucible of gold fever, a boomtown that sprang to life in the mid-19th century, drawing fortune seekers from across the globe. Though the veins of precious metal have long since been largely depleted, the echoes of that era remain in the sturdy, historic buildings and the resilient spirit of Idaho City's inhabitants. Today, the economy leans more towards the quiet hum of tourism and the enduring connection to the land, with many residents finding their livelihood in outdoor recreation and the stewardship of the surrounding national forest. The vestiges of its mining past are visible in the remnants of old shafts and the carefully preserved structures that hint at a more boisterous, transient past, now softened by the slow passage of seasons.

About This Idaho City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Idaho City, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.828505, -115.834554. 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 Idaho City and Boise County.

Detailed location data for Idaho City includes the ZIP code (83631), telephone area code (208), county seat of Boise County (Idaho City), and school district assignment (Basin School District 72). 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 Idaho City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.