Salmon River School District 243, Idaho

Salmon River School District 243 is a unified school district in Idaho County and Adams County, Idaho, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,372 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 648 sq mi (1,677 km²) of land.

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Salmon River School District 243 in Idaho
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,372 ± 254
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Idaho County96% of the district’s landAdams County4% of the district’s land
Land area
648 sq mi (1,677 km²)
Median household income
$61,964 ± $11,350
Median home value
$404,800 ± $44,908
Water area
3.62 sq mi (9.38 km²)
State
Idaho
Census code (GEOID)
1600138
Coordinates (central point)
45.315651, -116.305229

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Salmon River School District 243, largest first

  1. Riggins (city)263 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Meadows Valley School District 1117 mi south
  2. Joseph School District 6, Oregon30 mi west
  3. McCall-Donnelly Joint School District 42150 mi southeast
  4. Mountain View School District 24461 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Salmon River School District 243. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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