Shoshone, Idaho

Shoshone: city in and county seat of Lincoln County, Idaho, United States

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Shoshone is a city located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of Idaho. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,461 and a population density of 471 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,502 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Shoshone

Population 1,502 (2019)
Country United States of America
State Idaho (United States)
County Lincoln County
Different from Shoshone people
Postal code 83324 & 83352
Phone Area Codes 208
Area 3.1 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.9360,-114.4059
Altitude 3,963 feet / 1208 meters
Capital city Shoshone is capital of Lincoln County
Time Zone Mountain Time Zone
Local time 19:58:04 (22nd April 2026)
Density 484 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth 2.73% (2010-2019)
Weather 42℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain 7-days weather
Lincoln County Idaho Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Shoshone Highlighted 1673900 locator map image
Lincoln County Idaho Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Shoshone Highlighted 1673900 locator map image

Geography

Shoshone is located at 42°56'10"N 114°24'21"W (42.9360200, -114.4058800).

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Weather

42°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
15 to 18 mph SSW Tuesday Night

A chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of preci...

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Demographics

The population of Shoshone increased by 2.73% in 9 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,461 - census
2011 1,461 0% estimation process
2012 1,493 2.14% estimation process
2013 1,509 1.06% estimation process
2014 1,508 -0.07% estimation process
2015 1,501 -0.47% estimation process
2016 1,495 -0.4% estimation process
2017 1,515 1.32% estimation process
2018 1,515 0% estimation process
2019 1,502 -0.87% estimation process
Shoshone zip code is 83352. County name: Lincoln, County fips: 16063
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People born in Shoshone (2)

People born in Shoshone, including screenwriter Talbot Jennings, Idaho politician Jack M. Murphy, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Shoshone, ID. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
476957 Academy di Firenze Jerome (ID) 83338-2329

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Shoshone, ID. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
TFI Twin Falls, Idaho 1135 Blue Lakes Circle BUS

Closest post offices linked to Shoshone.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Shoshon Post Office Shoshone (ID) 83352

Other cities in Lincoln County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , ID.

City Name Population Title
Richfield 496 City in Lincoln County, Idaho, United States
Dietrich 341 City in Lincoln County, Idaho, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Shoshone distances to largest Idaho cities