Parma is a city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 2,096 at the 2020 census, up from 1,983 in 2010. It is the fourth largest city in the county (behind Middleton, Caldwell, and Nampa all in the county's eastern portion) and the largest in the rural western portion. It is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was named after Parma, Italy.

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Town numbers

ZIP code83660

Area code208

Living in Parma

Housing in Parma

$514K▲ 4.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Parma home is worth about $514,000, up 4.4% in a year, 7% above the Idaho typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Parma

C⁺

Safety Grade C+

Parma reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 56% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Parma 4

Idaho 2.2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Parma 5.4

Idaho 6.2

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Parma

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Most working residents leave Parma for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Caldwell (13%), Nampa (13%) and Boise City (13%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Caldwell

13%

Nampa

13%

Boise City

13%

Meridian

11%Work in townlive and work in Parma 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 523Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Parma →

Health in Parma

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Health Grade C+

Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 78% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Idaho

16worse than ID

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 4▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

16%More uninsured adultsID 10.7% · worse 17.5%More adults facing food insecurityID 12.8% · worse 8.9%More adults facing a utility shut-offID 6.6% · worse

Care nearby

West Valley Medical CenterCaldwell · 15.4 mi · ER

Terry Reilly - Parma ClinicParma · 0.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Parma · CMS · HRSAHealth in Parma →

Natural hazards in Parma

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🏚️ Earthquakes

0Does Parma flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 2 declared for Canyon County

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Parma →

Climate in Parma

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Parma has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter

66° / 38°Spring

89° / 55°Summer

66° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Parma get?About 12 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 9, with the last in spring around Apr 27.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Parma →

Schools in Parma

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School Grade B+

The public schools Parma’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 74% of Idaho’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictPARMA DISTRICTSchools3

Maxine Johnson Elementary A-Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 377 students Parma Middle School BMiddle · Grades 5–8 · 321 students Parma High School C+High · Grades 9–12 · 305 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within ID. Ratings are from neighbors.