List of cities in Idaho

Characteristics and municipal classification

Idaho municipalities are legally incorporated under state law and are typically described as cities rather than towns. State statutes group cities by population size into classes that affect governance, taxation, and the conduct of elections. Cities provide local services such as policing, public works, zoning, and utilities, and many serve as administrative centers for their counties.

Major cities and examples

While a comprehensive alphabetical or population-ranked list is maintained by state and federal sources, the state's principal urban centers include:

• Boise — the state capital and largest city in Idaho
• Meridian and Nampa — fast-growing cities in the Treasure Valley
• Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Twin Falls — regional hubs for eastern and southern Idaho
• Coeur d'Alene and Lewiston — important cities in northern Idaho

Some city lists annotate county seats or the state capital; for example, common notation marks county seats with a symbol. See a canonical listing of Idaho municipalities at state and reference sources. Explanatory notes about county seats are available at county seat information.

These lists are dynamic: population ranks change with growth or decline, and occasional incorporations or disincorporations alter the roster. For planning, research, or travel, consult current state or federal data to obtain the latest counts and legal statuses.