About Donnelly
Set in the western part of Idaho, Donnelly is a tiny community counting 255 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Donnelly is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.71 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 359 residents per square mile.
📰 Donnelly News Today
- ISP: 1 dead, 3 hospitalized in head-on crash on SH-55 near Donnelly KTVB · Aug 6
- Idaho crash killed teen, hospitalized 3. Fundraisers launched, a vigil is next Idaho Statesman · Aug 11
- Donnelly family seeks community help to feed over 100 cattle displaced by Tartar fire KBOI · Aug 14
- Head-on collision kills juvenile north of Donnelly Idaho Press · Aug 7
- Juvenile killed in head-on crash near Donnelly kivitv.com · Aug 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Donnelly Unique
- Positioned in western 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 18 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Donnelly
- The Roost
- Buffalo Gal
- Cougar Dave's Food & Spirits
- Hai Yan Oriental Cuisine — chinese
- Pete's Eats
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Old General Store & Museum · Museum
- Valley County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Donnelly
- DONNELLY ELEMENTARY
- MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)255
Rank in state#161 of 198
Land area0.71 sq mi
Density359/sq mi
Coordinates44.7334, -116.0868