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St. Maries, Idaho

City · Population 2,487 · #56 in Idaho
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St. Maries, Idaho

St. Maries or Saint Maries is a city in north central Idaho, the largest in rural Benewah County and its county seat.

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About St. Maries

Set in the northwestern part of Idaho, St. Maries is a small town counting 2,487 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, St. Maries is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.19 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,090 residents per square mile.

📰 St. Maries News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes St. Maries Unique

  • The only place in America named St. Maries — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • 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 15 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in St. Maries

  • The Royale — steak house
  • Shift and Grind — coffee shop (café)
  • The Grapple — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in St. Maries

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in St. Maries

  • HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • ST MARIES COMMUNITY EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE
  • ST MARIES HIGH SCHOOL
  • ST MARIES MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

⚡ Quick Facts

StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,487
Rank in state#56 of 198
Land area1.19 sq mi
Density2,090/sq mi
Coordinates47.3146, -116.5722

🗺️ Map of St. Maries