University of Idaho

For more information, please visit the University of Idaho Extension website.

Metropolitan Areas in Idaho (definition of metropolitan) with links to the local Cooperative Extension office:

Notes:
MSA = Metropolitan Statistical Area
(#) = Rural-Urban Continuum Code

250,000 to 1 million population (1)

MSA: Boise City

Principal Cities: Boise City
MSA Counties: Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee

Fewer than 250,000 population (4)

MSA: Coeur d’Alene

Principal Cities: Coeur d’Alene
MSA Counties: Kootenai

MSA: Idaho Falls

Principal Cities: Idaho Falls
MSA Counties: Bonneville, Jefferson

MSA: Lewiston ID/WA

Principal Cities: Lewiston
MSA Counties: Nez Perce

MSA: Pocatello

Principal Cities: Pocatello
MSA Counties: Bannock