Star Idaho Map

About Star, Idaho

Star is a locality in Ada County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 14,745. The population density is 443.8 people per km². Star is located at 43.6921°N, 116.4935°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83669.

Star is a place where the vast Idaho sky presses down on a landscape of fertile earth and distant, hazy mountains. It lies 7.0 miles west of Eagle, ID (from Eagle, ID: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-west of Meridian. The land here is a patchwork of farms, their fields stretching out in shades of green and gold, bisected by irrigation ditches that gleam like silver threads under the sun. Cottonwood trees, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper, line the waterways, offering pockets of shade in the otherwise open expanse. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, mingling with the faint sweetness of ripening crops, and as dusk settles, the light softens, painting the western horizon in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet benediction on the day's work. The history of Star is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Boise River Valley, its growth spurred by the promise of water and fertile soil. For generations, this land has sustained families through the cultivation of grains, potatoes, and sugar beets, a legacy that continues to shape its economy and the character of its people. While the pace of life in Star remains unhurried, a gentle rhythm dictated by the seasons, the town has also become a welcoming gateway for those drawn to the opportunities and the quiet charm of this corner of Ada County. You can still find echoes of its past in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its residents, a quiet testament to the enduring allure of the land.

About This Star Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Star, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.692107, -116.493463. 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 Star and Ada County.

Detailed location data for Star includes the ZIP code (83669), telephone area code (208), county seat of Ada County (Boise), and school district assignment (Meridian Joint School District 2). 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 Star is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.