About Basalt
Basalt, ID is a tiny community located in southeastern Idaho, home to 374 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Basalt is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,290 residents per square mile.
📰 Basalt News Today
- Basalt turns 120 years old and celebrates with a city logo Idaho State Journal · Apr 13
- Guy Barrus Obituary Oct 27, 2025 Wood Funeral Home & Crematory · Oct 27
- James Rardin Obituary Apr 7, 2008 Wood Funeral Home & Crematory · Mar 4
- Timothy Michael Grebstad Obituary (2025) - Shelley, ID - Nalder Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Nov 19
- Koloma Targets Clean Energy in Idaho with Hydrogen Initiative Fuel Cells Works · Sep 10
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What Makes Basalt Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.29 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)374
Rank in state#142 of 198
Land area0.29 sq mi
Density1,290/sq mi
Coordinates43.3144, -112.1650