Moscow Idaho Map

About Moscow, Idaho

Moscow is a locality in Latah County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 26,286. The population density is 1445.6 people per km². Moscow is located at 46.7324°N, 117.0002°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 83843.

Moscow, Idaho, unfolds across rolling Palouse hills, a landscape sculpted by millennia of wind and water into gentle, sweeping curves that stretch towards the horizon. It lies 8.5 miles east of Pullman, WA (from Pullman, WA: bearing 89°T), and is situated 13.0 miles north-north-west of Genesee. Fields of wheat and canola, shimmering gold and emerald under the vast Idaho sky, create a patchwork quilt that softens the edges of the terrain. The air here carries a crisp, clean scent, particularly in the late afternoon, a subtle blend of dry earth and distant pine. The town itself, a modest collection of buildings, seems to embrace the surrounding natural beauty, its streets lined with mature trees that offer dappled shade during the warmer months. A quiet hum of activity emanates from its core, a steady, unpretentious pulse that speaks of a life lived in harmony with its environment. This is a place where the echoes of westward expansion still resonate, though the scars of the gold rush era have long since faded, replaced by the enduring legacy of agriculture. The fertile soils of the Palouse have long been the backbone of Moscow's economy, supporting a vibrant agricultural community that continues to thrive. The presence of the university, however, injects a more dynamic, intellectual energy into the town's character, fostering a unique blend of rural sensibility and academic pursuit. This interplay is evident in the lively farmers' markets that spring up in the warmer months, a colorful display of local produce and artisanal crafts, and in the way the town’s architecture often marries practical, sturdy construction with touches of thoughtful design, a reflection of the people who have chosen to build their lives here.

About This Moscow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moscow, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.732388, -117.000165. 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 Moscow and Latah County.

Detailed location data for Moscow includes the ZIP code (83843), telephone area code (208, 986), county seat of Latah County (Moscow), and school district assignment (Moscow School District 281). 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 Moscow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.