DaytonID
A town of 500, settled in 1867. Public schools that outperform most of Idaho.
What makes Dayton stand out
The thing Dayton does most differently from other towns.
500 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Dayton’s report card
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Local news
All →- West Side vs Away - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/23/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
- Team Highlights: Varsity Girls Basketball Grace High School vs. West Side High School - West SideNFHS Network · Sep 16
- West Side vs Away - Boys Junior Varsity Football 09/11/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 11
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dayton. Another town gets a different order.
Dayton’s public schools outperform 89% of Idaho districts
The public schools Dayton’s kids attend outperform 89% of Idaho’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold B Lee Elementary School | PK–5 | 373 | A |
| Beutler Middle School | 6–8 | 177 | A |
| West Side Senior High School | 9–12 | 248 | B+ |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, hot summers
Dayton has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Dayton
Most working residents leave Dayton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Preston (31%), Logan (9%) and North Logan (4%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Dayton is
Dayton tracks Idaho closely on all 32 CDC measures.
Homes in Dayton sell for about $600K
The median sale price was $600,000 in April 2026.
0% of Dayton is conserved land
3.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
About Dayton
City in Idaho, United States
Dayton is a city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States. The population was 510 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Logan, Utah-Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Established
- 1867
- Population
- 510
- Area
- 6.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,823 ft
- ZIP code
- 83232
- Area code
- 208