About Iona
Iona, ID is a small town located in eastern Idaho, home to 3,113 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Iona is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,413 residents per square mile.
📰 Iona News Today
- New restaurant in Iona now serving up Southern cuisine – with a side of community connection East Idaho News · Jul 30
- Wylene Bateman Obituary Feb 20, 2026 Wood Funeral Home & Crematory · Feb 20
- Patricia Black Obituary (2026) - Iona, ID - Wood Funeral Home & Crematory-East Side - Ammon Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- 5289 E Free Ave, Iona, ID 83427 Realtor.com · Mar 24
- Kelly Gordon Glissmeyer Obituary Feb 27, 2026 Eckersell Funeral Home · Feb 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Iona Unique
- Positioned in eastern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Iona
- Berkley Park Neighborhood Playground reviews ★
- Blacktail Park reviews ★
- Iona Park reviews ★
- Pioneer Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Iona
- IONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,113
Rank in state#49 of 198
Land area1.29 sq mi
Density2,413/sq mi
Coordinates43.5279, -111.9315