Fernwood

Census-designated place in Benewah County, Idaho

Aerial view of Fernwood, Idaho
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Fernwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Benewah County, Idaho, with 337 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,733 ft (833 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Maries, 16.3 miles NW.

About Fernwood

Fernwood is a small unincorporated community in the southeastern corner of Benewah County, Idaho, United States, located just to the east of State Highway 3. The city shares a public K-6 school with the communities of Clarkia, Santa and Emida. All students attend high school and middle school in St. Maries.

The 2000 census recorded a population of 684 with an average household income of $27,578. The median age in the tabulation area is 41.2 and the average household size is 2.51.

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Fernwood, ID population

Fernwood had 337 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census337
Density261 per sq mi (101 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fernwood at a glance

StateIdaho (ID)
CountyBenewah County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population337 (2020)
Land area1.29 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Elevation2,733 ft (833 m)
Coordinates47.1151° N, 116.3865° W
ZIP code83830
Census code (GEOID)1627640

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Fernwood

What county is Fernwood in?

Fernwood is in Benewah County, Idaho.

What is the population of Fernwood, ID?

337 people lived in Fernwood at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fernwood, ID?

The ZIP code of Fernwood is 83830.

What is the elevation of Fernwood?

2,733 feet (833 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fernwood?

St. Maries (16.3 mi), Bovill (17.7 mi), Parkline (21.1 mi), Deary (23.2 mi), De Smet (24.7 mi).

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