Idaho
Capital: Boise · West · Gem State
State Statistics
| Population | 1.90M |
| GDP | $103.0B |
| Area | 216,443 km² |
| Capital | Boise |
| Largest City | Boise |
| Political Lean | Unknown |
About Idaho
Idaho is a vast, rugged state of remarkable natural diversity, stretching from the volcanic plains of the Snake River Valley to the glacier-carved peaks of the Sawtooth and Bitterroot ranges. It leads the nation in potato production, anchors its technology sector through Micron Technology's global headquarters in Boise, and generated the world's first nuclear electricity at the Idaho National Laboratory in 1951. With nearly 22 million acres of public land and some of the lowest tax burdens in the West, Idaho draws waves of newcomers seeking its combination of economic opportunity, outdoor access, and fiercely independent political culture.
Major Cities
Boise
Idaho's capital and economic hub, Boise sits in the Treasure Valley and has become a national model for mid-sized city growth. Home to Micron Technology's global headquarters and a thriving tech se...
Meridian
Meridian is the second-largest city in Idaho and one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, functioning as a booming suburb of Boise in the Treasure Valley. Its rapid residential and commerci...
Nampa
Nampa is the third-largest city in Idaho and the commercial heart of Canyon County, with a significant agricultural and food-processing economy. Its large Hispanic community reflects generations of...
Notable Universities
| University | City | Type | Founded | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | Moscow | Public Research University | 1889 | 12K |
| Boise State University | Boise | Public Research University | 1932 | 27K |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello | Public Research University | 1901 | 13K |
| BYU-Idaho | Rexburg | Private Religious University (LDS) | 1888 | 43K |