About Bellevue
Bellevue, ID is a small town located in central Idaho, home to 2,582 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Bellevue holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,756 residents per square mile.
📰 Bellevue News Today
- Bellevue Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Phillip Glenn Stelma Obituary Sep 10, 2025 Wood River Chapel · May 31
- Fireworks blamed for starting Martin Fire as blaze spreads near Bellevue KBOI · Jul 10
- Evacuation status lifted for Martin Fire; individual says fireworks started blaze kmvt.com · Jul 9
- Mitchell "Mitch" Blaine Hoffman | Obituaries Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper · Jun 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bellevue Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Bellevue — but the Idaho one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bellevue
- Brandie's Kitchen — breakfast
- Mahoney's Bar and Grill — burger
- Giddy-Up Coffee & Kitchen — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bellevue
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bellevue
- BELLEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,582
Rank in state#54 of 198
Land area1.47 sq mi
Density1,756/sq mi
Coordinates43.4688, -114.2557