Caldwell, Idaho
About Caldwell
Caldwell is a thriving city in western Idaho, home to 73,088 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 4th largest city in Idaho.
Caldwell holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 25.13 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,908 residents per square mile.
📰 Caldwell News Today
- Caldwell Night Rodeo returns for 5 nights of competition, community celebrations KTVB · Aug 18
- Roberta McGinley Obituary (2026) - Caldwell, ID - Idaho Press Tribune Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Caldwell, ID Air Quality & Pollen Weather Underground · Aug 16
- Caldwell Night Rodeo returns Aug. 18-22 for 102nd year KBOI · Aug 16
- Caldwell proposes change to fire department (Video) idahostatesman.com · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Caldwell Unique
- One of the 5 largest cities in Idaho (#4 statewide).
- One of 6 places in the US named Caldwell — but the Idaho one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 73,088.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Caldwell
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Acupulco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina — mexican
- Amano
- Carniceria Mi Tierra — mexican
- Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- El Compa Bar and Grill Restaurant — mexican
- Fat Guys Fresh Deli — sandwich
- Golden Palace Chinese Restaurant — chinese
- Imelda's Mexican Food — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History · Museum
- Indian Creek Museum · Museum
- Rosenthal Gallery of Art · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Caldwell
- Archery Range reviews ★
- Brothers Athletic Park reviews ★
- Caldwell Veteran's Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Densho Garden reviews ★
- Griffiths Park reviews ★
- Indian Creek Park reviews ★
- Lions Park reviews ★
- Lower Dam Recreation Area--Deer Flat NWR reviews ★
- Luby Park reviews ★
- Mallard Park reviews ★
- Manchester Park reviews ★
- Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Caldwell
- CALDWELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- CANYON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
- ELEVATE ACADEMY
- HERITAGE COMMUNITY CHARTER
- JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- MOSAICS PUBLIC SCHOOL
- SOUTHWEST IDAHO JUVENILE DETENTION
- SYRINGA MIDDLE SCHOOL
- THOMAS JEFFERSON CHARTER
- VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- VISION CHARTER SCHOOL
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- West Valley Medical Center ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.