About De Smet
De Smet, ID is a small unincorporated community located in northwestern Idaho.
Officially, De Smet is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.96 square miles.
📰 De Smet News Today
- Faith, History and Relationships with Tribal Communities Gonzaga University · Jul 8
- Eleanor Nadine "Toots" TeBeest Obituary (2026) - De Smet, SD - Osthus Funeral Home - De Smet Legacy obituary · Aug 4
- Jerald "Jerry" Keller Obituary (2026) - De Smet, SD - Osthus Funeral Home - De Smet Legacy obituary · Mar 6
- XPeng P7+ vs VW ID.7: The New 800V EV Price War Explained Captain Electro · Jan 29
- Tuesday presentation to highlight history, exploits of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet Idaho State Journal · Nov 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes De Smet Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northwestern 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 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in De Smet
- McCroskey State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in De Smet
- Coeur d' Alene Tribal School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.96 sq mi
Coordinates47.1410, -116.9114