Wardner&Kellog, 1904
Wardner’s story
139 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,369 in 1910, 192 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 1904 and 4 maps from 1901 on.
- 1887Wardner is settled
WardnerID
A town of 205, settled in 1887.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Ransome, F.L. · Public domain
Population
205
2025 Census estimate · +5.7% since 2020
Typical home
$300K
+0.3% in a year
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
32.7
years
Jobs based here
6
A commuter town
Is Wardner a good place to live?
Wardner’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, above both Idaho’s towns (20 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 2 of the 60 Idaho towns we compare have a lower July high than Wardner. Wardner has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
205 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
KelloggWardner
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wardner: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wardner, and how to reach them.
PowerAvista11.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCentral Shoshone County Water DistNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offShoshone County Transfer Station, 2 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Idaho you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereShoshone County ClerkShoshone County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code8383783837 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wardner.
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a very high hazard risk in Wardner
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Wardner since 1996.
90risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingAvalanches
1
paid flood claims since 1996
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Wardner’s typical home value is about $300K
The typical Wardner home is worth about $300,000, about the same as a year ago, 37% below the Idaho typical home. 50% of households own their home in Wardner, where Idaho’s towns sit at 70% and U.S. towns at 73%.
$300KZillow home value
| Wardner | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 50% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,125 a month | $1,117 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Wardner$300K
Idaho$477K
+0.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Wardner’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Wardner for work: only 0% work in town. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Wardner. The top destinations are Kellogg (30%), Wallace (8%) and Coeur d'Alene (8%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Wardner0%
Kellogg30%
Wallace8%
Coeur d'Alene8%
Osburn5%
8 mi
median commute distance
6
jobs based in Wardner
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Wardner
Wardner has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Among 60 Idaho towns, just 5 have a higher January low than Wardner.
52″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–36°
Spring34–56°
Summer49–78°
Fall36–56°
Sep 26
typical first frost
May 14
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Idaho and the rest of the country, more of Wardner’s adults have high blood pressure
38% of Wardner adults have high blood pressure. Among 60 Idaho towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Wardner. 37% of Wardner adults have obesity.
| Wardner | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Idaho
1 better14 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Wardner | ID |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 75.5% | 70.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 6.6% |
Shoshone Medical Center
1.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wardner
16pages on Wardner
The big questions
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wardner; the nearest are
North Idaho CollegeCommunity college · Public · Coeur d'Alene32.7 mi$3,396 in-state tuitionEastern Washington UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Cheney, WA67.6 mi$8,586 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Wardner residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Idaho.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Wardner for work
Where Wardner’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
6jobs based in Wardner
0%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Wardner
City in Idaho, United States
Wardner is a city in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States. Located in the Silver Valley mining region, Wardner had a population of 192 as of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,657 ft
- Area code
- 208
Questions about Wardner
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wardner, ID a good place to live?
Wardner has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.