Where is Payette, Idaho, USA?

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Where is Payette Located? - Payette is a city located in the Payette County of Idaho, United States. Payette lies between 40.5584 Degrees North latitudes and 85.6591 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Payette, Idaho

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

Where is Payette Located?

Payette is a city located in the Payette County of Idaho, United States. Payette lies between 40.5584 Degrees North latitudes and 85.6591 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Payette city is 8127 people and the city has a total area of 3.98 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Payette, Idaho Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPayette
CountyPayette County
StateIdaho
State CapitalBoise
US RegionWestern United States (Mountain West)
Latitude44.0782° N
Longitude116.9338° W
Elevation2,149 ft (655 m)
Land Area4.29 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area4.29 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)7,433
Population DensityApproximately 1,733 people per sq mi
ZIP Code83661
Area Code208, 986
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code16-61480
Congressional DistrictIdaho's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Payette, Idaho

CategoryDetails
Airport NameBoise Airport (nearest commercial airport)
IATA CodeBOI
PortNo commercial port; Snake River waterways nearby
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 95, Idaho State Highway 52, Interstate 84 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak service in Oregon
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRegional transportation services
  • U.S. Route 95 – Major north–south highway connecting Payette with Boise, Oregon border communities, and northern Idaho.
  • Idaho State Highway 52 – Local route connecting Payette with Fruitland, New Plymouth, and surrounding agricultural areas.
  • Interstate 84 – Nearby interstate providing access to Boise, Ontario, Oregon, and the broader Pacific Northwest.

Top Places to Visit in Payette, Idaho

Landmark NameType
Payette RiverRiver Recreation Area
Payette County Historical MuseumMuseum
Kiwanis ParkCommunity Park
Centennial ParkPublic Park
Payette Municipal Golf CourseGolf Course
Snively Hot SpringsNatural Hot Springs
Lake Cascade State ParkState Recreation Area
Four Rivers Cultural CenterCultural Center
Snake RiverNatural Attraction
Farewell Bend State Recreation AreaRecreation Area

Driving Distances from Payette, Idaho to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
FruitlandIdaho510 minutes
OntarioOregon815 minutes
WeiserIdaho1420 minutes
EmmettIdaho4555 minutes
BoiseIdaho651 hour 10 minutes
NampaIdaho5055 minutes
CaldwellIdaho3540 minutes
Mountain HomeIdaho1101 hour 50 minutes
BendOregon2404 hours
PortlandOregon3906 hours

Colleges and Universities in Payette, Idaho

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Treasure Valley Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer education, career training, and workforce programs
College of Western IdahoPublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education and workforce development
Boise State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, business, and professional programs
Northwest Nazarene UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, education, and graduate programs
Payette School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Payette, Idaho

Payette River, Snake River, Black Canyon Reservoir, Payette Lake, Mann Creek Reservoir, Little Willow Creek, Big Willow Creek, Squaw Creek, Crane Creek Reservoir, Lake Cascade

Stadiums in Payette

Payette High School Stadium, Kiwanis Park Sports Fields, Payette Municipal Golf Course, Four Rivers Field, Fruitland High School Athletic Complex, Treasure Valley Community College Sports Facilities

Payette, Idaho — Key Historical Facts

  • Payette was established in the late nineteenth century and was named after François Payette, a French Canadian fur trapper and early explorer of the region.
  • The arrival of the Oregon Short Line Railroad helped the community develop as a transportation and agricultural center.
  • The fertile lands surrounding the Payette River supported farming, orchards, and livestock production, shaping the local economy.
  • Payette County was created in 1917, with Payette serving as the county seat and regional service center.
  • Today, Payette is known for its agricultural heritage, outdoor recreation, river access, and location near the Idaho–Oregon border.

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