Adams County, Idaho

Adams County
Adams County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°54′N 116°27′W / 44.9°N 116.45°W / 44.9; -116.45
Country United States
State Idaho
FoundedMarch 3, 1911
Named forJohn Adams
SeatCouncil
Largest cityCouncil
Area
 • Total1,370 sq mi (3,500 km2)
 • Land1,363 sq mi (3,530 km2)
 • Water6.7 sq mi (17 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,379
 • Density3.2/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.adams.id.us

Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,379.[1] The county seat and largest city is Council.[2] The county was founded in 1911 and was named in honor of President John Adams.[3]

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

  • Bear
  • Beer Bottle Crossing
  • Cuprum
  • Evergreen
  • Fruitvale
  • Goodrich
  • Indian Valley
  • Meadows
  • Mesa
  • Tamarack - (not Tamarack Resort in Valley Co.)

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Adams County, Idaho". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. Idaho.gov - Adams County Archived August 10, 2009, at the Wayback Machine - accessed 2009-06-05