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Georgetown, Idaho

City · Population 509 · #128 in Idaho
Georgetown, Idaho

Georgetown is a city in the Bear River Valley in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States, at the center of a farming area between the river and the mountains to the east. It was settled by Mormon pioneers on the route of the Oregon Trail and was named after George Q.

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About Georgetown

Georgetown, ID is a tiny community located in southeastern Idaho counting 509 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Georgetown is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.68 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 749 residents per square mile.

What Makes Georgetown Unique

  • One of 20 places in the US named Georgetown — but the Idaho one has a character all its own.
  • 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 17 miles.

🏫 Schools in Georgetown

  • GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)509
Rank in state#128 of 198
Land area0.68 sq mi
Density749/sq mi
Coordinates42.4791, -111.3635

🗺️ Map of Georgetown