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Wardner, ID
City in Shoshone County, Idaho.
Population
281
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
322
ZIP codes
0
Wardner and its ZIP codes
Wardner at a glance
- Wardner is about 14 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
Local data for Wardner, ID
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shoshone County. PPP loans are for Wardner.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,044
4,923 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,101
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $8,388 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wardner, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
591
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
119
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wardner, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Wardner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KelloggCity | 1.5 mi | 4 |
| SmeltervilleCity | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
| PinehurstCity | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| OsburnCity | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| SilvertonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| WallaceCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| MullanCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| St. MariesCity | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| ParklineCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| FernwoodCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wardner, ID in?
- Wardner is in Shoshone County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Wardner, ID?
- About 281 people live in Wardner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wardner?
- Nearby places include Kellogg (1.5 mi), Smelterville (2.6 mi), Pinehurst (4.5 mi), Osburn (6.7 mi), Silverton (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023