About Wilder
Wilder is a small town in western Idaho counting 1,725 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Wilder is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.76 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,270 residents per square mile.
📰 Wilder News Today
- Allen White Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Wilder, ID - Idaho Press Tribune Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Sealcoat to begin Monday on US-95 between Wilder and Parma Idaho Transportation Department (.gov) · Jun 18
- Wilder, Idaho has joined the Flock camera conversation, here's how they are moving forward KBOI · Jul 15
- Idaho raid shows shocking disregard for everyone’s safety — including our children’s Idaho Capital Sun · Oct 28
- A Sunday at an Idaho Racetrack Ended in a Mass Immigration Raid. Hundreds Faced Cruel Detention Practices. American Civil Liberties Union · Mar 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wilder 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wilder
- Centennial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Wilder
- COSSA ACADEMY
- IDAHO FUTURE READY ACADEMY FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING
- WILDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WILDER HIGH SCHOOL
- WILDER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,725
Rank in state#70 of 198
Land area0.76 sq mi
Density2,270/sq mi
Coordinates43.6775, -116.9076