Parma Idaho Map

About Parma, Idaho

Parma is a locality in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,928. The population density is 655.9 people per km². Parma is located at 43.7852°N, 116.9432°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83660.

Parma rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Snake River Plain begins to soften into the foothills of the Owyhee Mountains. It lies 15.3 miles west-north-west of Caldwell, ID (from Caldwell, ID: bearing 304°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-south-east of Nyssa. The land here is a palette of ochre and sage, punctuated by the emerald ribbon of irrigation canals that feed the fertile fields. Wide, open skies dominate, their immensity broken only by the distant, hazy silhouettes of mountains and the occasional hawk circling on thermal currents. The air itself often carries a faint, dry sweetness, a scent of sun-baked earth and ripening crops that speaks of a deep, enduring connection between the people and the land. Evenings here can be particularly stunning, as the setting sun bleeds across the horizon, casting long, painterly shadows that stretch and deepen across the fields, imbuing the landscape with a quiet, golden luminescence. The story of Parma is inextricably linked to the bounty of its soil and the ingenuity of those who have worked it. This was a place where pioneers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and water, established farms and ranches, laying the groundwork for an economy built on agriculture. Potatoes, onions, and sugar beets have long been staples, their cultivation shaping the rhythm of life and the very character of Parma. The town itself grew as a service hub for these agricultural endeavors, its streets lined with businesses that support the farming community, from equipment suppliers to processing plants. While the agricultural core remains strong, a subtle shift is evident, a growing appreciation for local crafts and a quiet pride in the enduring spirit of this valley, a place where hard work meets the vast, patient beauty of the high desert.

About This Parma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parma, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.785162, -116.943209. 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 Parma and Canyon County.

Detailed location data for Parma includes the ZIP code (83660), telephone area code (208), county seat of Canyon County (Caldwell), and school district assignment (Parma School District 137). 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 Parma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.