Riggins
City in Idaho County, Idaho
Riggins is a city in Idaho County, Idaho, with 372 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,821 ft (555 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Bird, 23.6 miles N.
- 372residents (2020 Census)
- 1,821 ftelevation · 555 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 935 / sq mipopulation density
- 83549ZIP code
About Riggins
Riggins is a city in the western United States in Idaho County, Idaho. Nestled deep in a canyon at the confluence of the Salmon and Little Salmon rivers in west central Idaho, it is approximately 150 highway miles (240 km) north of Boise, and 120 highway miles (190 km) south-southeast of Lewiston. The elevation is 1,821 feet (555 m) above sea level, and its population was 372 at the 2020 census.
U.S. Route 95, the only highway for the state connecting the Panhandle to the south, runs through Riggins as Main Street. Along this route, Riggins is the most northwestern town in the Mountain time zone; Pacific time begins just north of the city, across the Salmon River.
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Living in Riggins
- Median household income
- $31,471
- Median home value
- $352,300
- Median rent
- $636/mo
- Median age
- 63.8
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Riggins had 372 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 372 |
|---|---|
| Density | 935 per sq mi (361 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riggins at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Idaho County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 372 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,821 ft (555 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4206° N, 116.3176° W |
| ZIP code | 83549 |
| Official website | rigginsidaho.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1667870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riggins
- White Bird23.6 mi N
- New Meadows31.1 mi S
- Grangeville36.2 mi N
- McCall36.8 mi S
- Cottonwood43.6 mi N
- Wallowa Lake, OR44.4 mi W
- Joseph, OR44.5 mi W
- Enterprise, OR46.6 mi W
- Council47.9 mi S
- Donnelly48.7 mi S
- Stites49.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Riggins
What county is Riggins in?
Riggins is in Idaho County, Idaho.
What is the population of Riggins, ID?
372 people lived in Riggins at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Riggins, ID?
The ZIP code of Riggins is 83549.
What is the elevation of Riggins?
1,821 feet (555 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Riggins?
White Bird (23.6 mi), New Meadows (31.1 mi), Grangeville (36.2 mi), McCall (36.8 mi), Cottonwood (43.6 mi).
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