Franklin County, Idaho

Franklin County
Franklin County Courthouse, Preston
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°11′N 111°49′W / 42.18°N 111.81°W / 42.18; -111.81
Country United States
State Idaho
FoundedJanuary 20, 1913
Named forFranklin D. Richards
SeatPreston
Largest cityPreston
Area
 • Total668 sq mi (1,730 km2)
 • Land664 sq mi (1,720 km2)
 • Water4.7 sq mi (12 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,194
 • Density21.2/sq mi (8.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitefranklincountyidaho.org

Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, 14,194 people lived there.[1] The county seat and largest city is Preston.[2]

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

  • Mink Creek
  • Thatcher
  • Whitney
  • Fairview

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Franklin County, Idaho". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.