Where is Gooding, Idaho, USA?

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Where is Gooding Located? - Gooding is a city located in the Gooding County of Idaho, United States. Gooding lies between 41.6578 Degrees North latitudes and 91.5346 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Gooding, Idaho

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Where is Gooding Located?

Gooding is a city located in the Gooding County of Idaho, United States. Gooding lies between 41.6578 Degrees North latitudes and 91.5346 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Gooding city is 3707 people and the city has a total area of 1.52 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Gooding, Idaho Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGooding
CountyGooding County
StateIdaho
State CapitalBoise
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude42.9388°N
Longitude114.7131°W
Elevation3,573 ft (1,089 m)
Land Area2.77 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area2.77 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)3,567 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,288
ZIP Code83330
Area Code208
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code16-32140
Congressional DistrictIdaho's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Gooding, Idaho

  • Bliss, Idaho — 15 mi Northeast
  • Wendell, Idaho — 12 mi Southeast
  • Jerome, Idaho — 18 mi East
  • Shoshone, Idaho — 22 mi North
  • Hagerman, Idaho — 24 mi Southwest
  • Glenns Ferry, Idaho — 45 mi West
  • Twin Falls, Idaho — 35 mi Southeast
  • Burley, Idaho — 55 mi Southeast
  • Boise, Idaho — 120 mi West
  • Pocatello, Idaho — 145 mi East

Driving Distances from Gooding, Idaho

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BlissIdaho1520 minutes
WendellIdaho1215 minutes
JeromeIdaho1825 minutes
ShoshoneIdaho2230 minutes
HagermanIdaho2435 minutes
Twin FallsIdaho3545 minutes
Glenns FerryIdaho4550 minutes
BurleyIdaho551 hour
BoiseIdaho1202 hours
PocatelloIdaho1452 hours 30 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Gooding, Idaho

TransportationDetails
Airport NameMagic Valley Regional Airport
IATA CodeTWF
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 26, Idaho State Highway 46, Idaho State Highway 50
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in Boise area
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNo major local transit system
  • U.S. Route 26 - Major east-west highway connecting Gooding with southern Idaho communities.
  • Idaho State Highway 46 - Regional route connecting Gooding with nearby agricultural areas.
  • Idaho State Highway 50 - Local highway providing access to surrounding towns.

What are top Places to Visit in Gooding, Idaho

Landmark NameType
Gooding City ParkPark
Gooding County Historical MuseumMuseum
Thousand Springs State ParkState Park
Malad Gorge State ParkState Park
Hagerman Fossil Beds National MonumentNational Monument
Snake River CanyonNatural Attraction
Balanced Rock ParkNatural Attraction
Wilson LakeRecreation Area
Clear Lakes Grade Scenic AreaScenic Area
Gooding County FairgroundsEvent Venue

Colleges and Universities in Gooding, Idaho

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
College of Southern IdahoPublicCommunity CollegeCareer education, technical programs, and associate degrees
University of IdahoPublicUniversityResearch, agriculture, engineering, and academic programs
Boise State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, business, health sciences, and undergraduate programs
Idaho State UniversityPublicUniversityHealth professions, education, and research programs
Gooding School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Gooding, Idaho

Big Wood River, Little Wood River, Snake River, Wilson Lake, Clear Lakes, Thousand Springs, Malad River

Golf Courses in Gooding, Idaho

Gooding Country Club, Jerome Country Club, Jerome Golf Course, Twin Falls Golf Club, Clear Lake Country Club

Gooding, Idaho — Key Historical Facts

  • Gooding was founded in the early twentieth century and was incorporated in 1907.
  • The city was named after Frank R. Gooding, a former governor and U.S. senator from Idaho.
  • Gooding developed as an agricultural center supported by irrigation projects and farming in the Magic Valley region.
  • The city became the county seat of Gooding County after the county was established in 1913.
  • Today, Gooding is known for agriculture, livestock production, outdoor recreation, and its location near the scenic Snake River region.

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