About Arco
Arco is a tiny community in eastern Idaho counting 911 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Arco is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.07 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 851 residents per square mile.
📰 Arco News Today
- The view from proving grounds for next-generation nuclear reactors: Atomic City, Idaho NPR · Aug 9
- US-20 Idaho Falls to Arco Four-Lane Improvement Plans Idaho Transportation Department (.gov) · Jan 12
- 06-26-2026, Live Streaming July 4th Fireworks In Arco, Idaho Jack Flaherty (2qmo2EXiXB) Mshale · Aug 17
- Arco Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Coroner identifies two killed in Mackay crash between SUV and motorhome East Idaho News · Jul 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Arco Unique
- Positioned in eastern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Arco
- Deli Sandwich Shop — sandwich
- Golden West Cafe (café)
- Pickle's Place — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Arco Rodeo Grounds · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arco
- Bottolfsen Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Arco
- ARCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- BUTTE COUNTY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Lost Rivers Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)911
Rank in state#94 of 198
Land area1.07 sq mi
Density851/sq mi
Coordinates43.6319, -113.3010