Map of Jefferson County, Idaho - Cities & Population, Where is Located?

Map of Jefferson County - Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. Jefferson County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Jefferson County located in the map, major cities in Jefferson county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Jefferson County Map, Idaho

Map of Jefferson County, Idaho

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Map of Jefferson County, Idaho

Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. It's county seat is Rigby. As per 2020 census, the population of Jefferson County is 32202 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,095 sq mi (2,836 km2). Jefferson County was established on 1913.

Jefferson County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
County SeatRigby
Largest City/TownRigby
Established1913
Total Area1,106 sq mi (2,865 sq km)
Land Area1,094 sq mi (2,833 sq km)
Water Area12 sq mi (31 sq km)
Population30,891 (Census 2020)
Population Density28 people per sq mi
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone (MT)
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 20, U.S. Route 26, Idaho State Highway 48, Interstate 15 nearby area
Major RiversSnake River, Henrys Fork, South Fork Snake River nearby area
Neighboring CountiesClark County, Fremont County, Madison County, Bonneville County, Bingham County
Famous ForPotato farming, Rigby heritage, Jefferson County Lake, and eastern Idaho agriculture
Top AttractionsJefferson County Lake, Rigby Historical Museum, Menan Buttes nearby area, Market Lake Wildlife Management Area, Farnsworth TV & Pioneer Museum
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Jefferson County, Idaho

Jefferson County is located in eastern Idaho and was established in 1913. The county seat and largest city is Rigby. Jefferson County is part of the Idaho Falls metropolitan area and is known for agriculture, potato farming, outdoor recreation, and its scenic location near the Snake River Plain and Yellowstone gateway region. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Cities and Communities in Jefferson County, Idaho

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Rigby (county seat)5,000+43.6724°N, 111.9150°W
Menan700+43.8899°N, 111.9897°W
Ririe700+43.6235°N, 111.7733°W
Roberts600+43.7224°N, 112.1288°W
Lewisville500+43.6985°N, 112.0144°W
Mud Lake400+43.8416°N, 112.4928°W
TerretonAgricultural Community43.8299°N, 112.4411°W
MonteviewRural Community43.9830°N, 112.5477°W

Best Golf Courses in Jefferson County, Idaho

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Jefferson Hills Golf CourseRigby43.6851°N, 111.9207°W
Teton Lakes Golf CourseNearby Rexburg43.8502°N, 111.7559°W
Pinecrest Golf CourseNearby Idaho Falls43.4820°N, 112.0394°W
Rexburg Municipal Golf CourseNearby Rexburg43.8255°N, 111.7781°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Jefferson County

Major highways connect Jefferson County with Idaho Falls, Yellowstone gateway communities, and important agricultural regions across eastern Idaho. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

  • U.S. Route 20 - major east-west highway through Rigby and eastern Idaho
  • U.S. Route 26 - important regional transportation corridor
  • Idaho State Highway 48 - roadway connecting Rigby with nearby communities
  • Interstate 15 nearby area - major north-south interstate serving the region

Neighboring Counties of Jefferson County

  • Clark County (north)
  • Fremont County (northeast)
  • Madison County (east)
  • Bonneville County (south)
  • Bingham County (southwest)

What are Top Attractions in Jefferson County, Idaho

The county offers wildlife areas, lakes, museums, agricultural scenery, boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout eastern Idaho. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Jefferson County LakeRigby AreaBoating, fishing, and family recreation
Rigby Historical MuseumRigbyLocal pioneer and agricultural history
Menan Buttes Nearby AreaMenan AreaUnique volcanic buttes and hiking trails
Market Lake Wildlife Management AreaRoberts AreaBirdwatching and wetland wildlife habitat
Farnsworth TV & Pioneer MuseumRigbyTelevision inventor Philo Farnsworth history
Snake River Recreation AreasCountywideFishing, boating, and river scenery
Rigby Lake Recreation AreaRigbySwimming, kayaking, and camping
Mud Lake Wildlife AreaWestern CountyWildlife viewing and photography
Historic Downtown RigbyRigbyLocal shops, dining, and community events
Eastern Idaho Scenic DrivesCountywideFarmland and mountain scenery

Distance from Jefferson County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Rigby to Idaho Falls, Idaho - 16 mi (26 km)
  • Rigby to Rexburg, Idaho - 16 mi (26 km)
  • Rigby to Pocatello, Idaho - 67 mi (108 km)
  • Rigby to Jackson, Wyoming - 92 mi (148 km)
  • Rigby to West Yellowstone, Montana - 97 mi (156 km)
  • Rigby to Yellowstone National Park - 110 mi (177 km)
  • Rigby to Boise, Idaho - 285 mi (459 km)
  • Rigby to Salt Lake City, Utah - 236 mi (380 km)
  • Rigby to Missoula, Montana - 279 mi (449 km)
  • Rigby to Denver, Colorado - 625 mi (1,006 km)
  • Rigby to Spokane, Washington - 575 mi (925 km)
  • Rigby to Seattle, Washington - 730 mi (1,175 km)

References

  1. Jefferson County Official Website
  2. Jefferson County, Idaho - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Visit Idaho Tourism
  5. Jefferson County Cities