A town of 871. Public schools that outperform most of Idaho.
The 2 things Council does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Council. Another town gets a different order.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 98% of U.S. communities.
The public schools Council’s kids attend trail 73% of Idaho’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Elementary School | PK–6 | 165 | C |
| Council Jr./Sr. High School | 7–12 | 117 | B− |
Council has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 18°.
About one in 3 of Council’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are McCall (7%), Boise City (7%) and New Meadows (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
The typical Council home is worth about $404,000, up 2.1% in a year, 16% below the Idaho typical home.
Council beats the Idaho average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Council | ID |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.3% | 70.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.8% | 6.6% |
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
2 places in Council on the National Register of Historic Places.
9 notable people were born in Council.
City in Idaho, United States
Council is a city in and the county seat of Adams County, Idaho, United States. The population was 867 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
