Where is Hayden, Idaho, USA?

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Where is Hayden Located? - Hayden is a city located in the Kootenai County of Idaho, United States. Hayden lies between 41.5759 Degrees North latitudes and 87.1761 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hayden, Idaho

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Where is Hayden?: The Google Map showing the location of Hayden in the U.S. state of Idaho.

Where is Hayden Located?

Hayden is a city located in the Kootenai County of Idaho, United States. Hayden lies between 41.5759 Degrees North latitudes and 87.1761 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hayden city is 15570 people and the city has a total area of 10.42 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hayden, Idaho Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHayden
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
State CapitalBoise
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude47.7665° N
Longitude116.7868° W
Elevation2,257 ft (688 m)
Land Area9.97 sq mi
Water Area0.16 sq mi
Total Area10.13 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)17,288 (2020 Census)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,734
ZIP Codes83835
Area Code208, 986
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code16-37090
Congressional DistrictIdaho's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Hayden, Idaho

CategoryInformation
Airport NameCoeur d'Alene Airport
IATA CodeCOE
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysUS Route 95, Idaho State Highway 41, Interstate 90 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak station in Hayden; nearest station is Spokane, Washington
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCitylink Regional Transit System
  • US Route 95 - Main north-south highway connecting Hayden with Coeur d'Alene, Sandpoint and Lewiston.
  • Idaho State Highway 41 - Connects Hayden with Post Falls and Rathdrum.
  • Interstate 90 - Located just south of the city, providing east-west access to Spokane and Missoula.

Top Places to Visit in Hayden, Idaho

Landmark NameType
Hayden LakeLake
Honeysuckle BeachBeach
Avondale Golf ClubGolf Course
Hayden City ParkPark
Triple Play Family Fun ParkEntertainment Center
Raptor Reef Indoor WaterparkWater Park
English Point Recreation AreaNature Area
Sportsman ParkPark
Coeur d'Alene National ForestNational Forest
Silverwood Theme ParkTheme Park

Driving Distances from Hayden, Idaho to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Coeur d'AleneIdaho715 min
RathdrumIdaho815 min
Post FallsIdaho1320 min
Dalton GardensIdaho410 min
Spirit LakeIdaho1625 min
AtholIdaho2025 min
Spokane ValleyWashington3140 min
SpokaneWashington3845 min
SandpointIdaho4655 min
MoscowIdaho901 hr 35 min

Colleges and Universities in Hayden, Idaho

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
North Idaho CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAcademic transfer and workforce programs
University of Idaho – Coeur d'AlenePublicUniversityOutreach and graduate education
Northwest Nazarene University – Coeur d'AlenePrivateUniversityAdult and professional degree programs
Lewis-Clark State College – Coeur d'AlenePublicCollegeCareer-focused undergraduate programs
Kootenai Technical Education Campus (KTEC)PublicK–12 DistrictCareer and technical education

Waterbodies in Hayden, Idaho

Hayden Lake, Hayden Creek, Avondale Lake, Coeur d'Alene Lake, Spokane River, Little Hayden Lake, Honeysuckle Bay, Lancaster Slough.

Golf Courses in Hayden, Idaho

Avondale Golf Club, Hayden Lake Country Club, The Club at Black Rock, Coeur d'Alene Public Golf Club, Prairie Falls Golf Club, Twin Lakes Village Golf Club.

Hayden, Idaho — Key Historical Facts

  • Hayden was established in the late nineteenth century and developed as a small community serving nearby timber and agricultural industries.
  • The city is named after Hayden Lake, one of northern Idaho's most popular natural attractions and a long-standing recreation destination.
  • The arrival of transportation routes and the nearby Northern Pacific Railway helped stimulate settlement and commercial growth throughout the region.
  • Residential development accelerated during the late twentieth century as Hayden became part of the rapidly expanding Coeur d'Alene metropolitan area.
  • Today, Hayden is known for its outdoor recreation, scenic lakes, golf courses, and high quality of life, making it one of northern Idaho's fastest-growing communities.

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