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Council, ID
City in Adams County, Idaho.
Population
871
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
826
ZIP codes
0
Council and its ZIP codes
Council at a glance
- Council is about 35 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,208, 35% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,300 (52% below Idaho) and median rent is $779 a month.
Local data for Council, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Council, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,208
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$201,300
Median rent
$779/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
61.5
Average commute
15.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (227), Irish Americans (179), Norwegian Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Council.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,911
1,007 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,476
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.6M
FY 2026, $9,727 per person
How people get to work
Council, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked19.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Council, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
215
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
10
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 18°F
22.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Council, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Council
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CambridgeCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| DonnellyCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| New MeadowsCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| McCallCity | 20 mi | 9.1 |
| MidvaleCity | 24 mi | 2.6 |
| CascadeCity | 24 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Council, ID in?
- Council is in Adams County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Council, ID?
- About 871 people live in Council, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Council?
- Nearby places include Cambridge (16 mi), Donnelly (17 mi), New Meadows (18 mi), McCall (20 mi), Midvale (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023