Idaho became the 43rd State of the United States after Joining the Union on July 3, 1890. It is located in the northwestern region of the United States, and Idaho State was initially established as a territory on March 4, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln. Today, the state is divided into 44 counties and has a total of 234 municipalities, including cities, towns, and villages.
Municipalities in Idaho are governed by Title 50 of the Idaho Statutes, which defines their incorporation and organization. For example, an unincorporated area with at least 125 qualified electors can petition for incorporation as a city. On the other hand, cities are classified based on population size: larger areas like Boise City (the state capital) are cities. In contrast, smaller population centers may be categorized as towns or villages.
State Information Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Municipalities | 234 |
| Number of Cities | 200 |
| Number of Towns | Included in cities |
| Number of Villages | Included in cities |
| State Capital | Boise City (Population: 235,421; Area: ~85 sq mi) |
| Number of Counties | 44 |
| Largest Municipality | Boise City (Population: 235,421; Area: ~85 sq mi) |
| Smallest Municipality | Clayton (Population: 10; Area: ~0.26 sq mi) |
Cities and Towns by Alphabetical Letter
Cities in Idaho that start with A
- Aberdeen
- Acequia
- Albion
- American Falls
- Ammon
- Arbon Valley
- Arco
- Arimo
- Ashton
- Athol
- Avimor
Cities in Idaho that start with B
- Bancroft
- Basalt
- Bellevue
- Bennington
- Blackfoot
- Blanchard
- Bliss
- Bloomington
- Boise City
- Bonners Ferry
- Bovill
- Bruneau
- Buhl
- Burley
- Butte City
Cities in Idaho that start with C
- Caldwell
- Cambridge
- Carey
- Cascade
- Castleford
- Challis
- Chubbuck
- Clark Fork
- Clayton
- Clifton
- Coeur d’Alene
- Conkling Park
- Coolin
- Cottonwood
- Council
- Craigmont
- Crouch
- Culdesac
Cities in Idaho that start with D
- Dalton Gardens
- Dayton
- Deary
- Declo
- De Smet
- Dietrich
- Donnelly
- Dover
- Downey
- Driggs
- Drummond
- Dubois
Cities in Idaho that start with E
- Eagle
- East Hope
- Eden
- Elk City
- Elk River
- Emmett
Cities in Idaho that start with F
- Fairfield
- Ferdinand
- Fernan Lake Village
- Fernwood
- Filer
- Firth
- Fort Hall
- Franklin
- Fruitland
Cities in Idaho that start with G
- Gannett
- Garden City
- Garden Valley
- Genesee
- Georgetown
- Glenns Ferry
- Gooding
- Grace
- Grand View
- Grangeville
- Greenleaf
- Groveland
Cities in Idaho that start with H
- Hagerman
- Hailey
- Hamer
- Hammett
- Hansen
- Harrison
- Hauser
- Hayden
- Hayden Lake
- Hazelton
- Heyburn
- Hidden Springs
- Hollister
- Homedale
- Hope
- Horseshoe Bend
- Huetter
Cities in Idaho that start with I
- Idaho City
- Idaho Falls
- Inkom
- Iona
- Irwin
- Island Park
Cities in Idaho that start with J
- Jerome
- Juliaetta
Cities in Idaho that start with K
- Kamiah
- Kellogg
- Kendrick
- Ketchum
- Kimberly
- Kooskia
- Kootenai
- Kuna
Cities in Idaho that start with L
- Laclede
- Lapwai
- Lava Hot Springs
- Leadore
- Letha
- Lewiston
- Lewisville
- Lincoln
- Lost River
- Lowman
Cities in Idaho that start with M
- Mackay
- Malad City
- Malta
- Marsing
- McCall
- McCammon
- Melba
- Menan
- Meridian
- Middleton
- Midvale
- Minidoka
- Montpelier
- Moore
- Moreland
- Moscow
- Mountain Home
- Mountain Home AFB
- Moyie Springs
- Mud Lake
- Mullan
- Murphy
- Murtaugh
Cities in Idaho that start with N
- Nampa
- Newdale
- New Meadows
- New Plymouth
- Nezperce
- Notus
Cities in Idaho that start with O
- Oakley
- Oldtown
- Onaway
- Orofino
- Osburn
- Oxford
Cities in Idaho that start with P
- Paris
- Parker
- Parkline
- Parma
- Paul
- Payette
- Peck
- Pierce
- Pinehurst
- Placerville
- Plummer
- Pocatello
- Ponderay
- Post Falls
- Potlatch
- Preston
- Priest River
- Princeton
Cities in Idaho that start with R
- Rathdrum
- Reubens
- Rexburg
- Richfield
- Rigby
- Riggins
- Ririe
- Riverside
- Roberts
- Robie Creek
- Rockford
- Rockford Bay
- Rockland
- Rupert
Cities in Idaho that start with S
- Salmon
- Sandpoint
- Shelley
- Shoshone
- Silverton
- Smelterville
- Smiths Ferry
- Soda Springs
- Spencer
- Spirit Lake
- Stanley
- St. Anthony
- Star
- State Line
- St. Charles
- Stites
- St. Maries
- Sugar City
- Sun Valley
- Swan Valley
- Sweetwater
Cities in Idaho that start with T
- Tensed
- Teton
- Tetonia
- Troy
- Twin Falls
- Tyhee
Cities in Idaho that start with U
- Ucon
Cities in Idaho that start with V
- Victor
- Viola
Cities in Idaho that start with W
- Wallace
- Wardner
- Weippe
- Weiser
- Wendell
- Weston
- White Bird
- Wilder
- Winchester
- Worley
Cities in Idaho that start with Y
- Yellow Pine
Note
Idaho has no towns in alphabetical order, beginning with the letters Q, X, and Z
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FAQs
How many cities and towns are in Idaho?
Idaho has 201 incorporated cities spread across the state’s 44 counties.
What are the top 5 major cities in Idaho?
The top five major cities in Idaho, based on population, are Boise City, with 235,421 residents; Meridian, with around 134,801 residents; Nampa, with about 114,268 residents; Caldwell, with 68,336 residents; and lastly, Idaho Falls, With approximately 68,001 residents based on data from Idaho demographics fro 2025
Where do most people live in Idaho?
Most people in Idaho live in the Boise metropolitan area, also known as the Treasure Valley. This region includes Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, and Eagle, and it is the most densely populated area in the state.
