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Council

Council is a quaint town with brick storefronts and architecture reminiscent of the Old West.

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Welcome to Council

Council is a quaint town with brick storefronts and architecture reminiscent of the Old West. Located 130 miles northwest of Boise and 35 miles southwest of McCall, it is nestled in a picturesque valley lined by timbered mountains. Council, the seat of Adams County, has roughly 700 people within its city limits, while the county holds a population of about 3700.
 

Climate & Landscape

The climate here is seasonal. Moderate winters produce snowfalls perfect for skiing and snowmobiling, and when the winter snow melts, the wildflowers are a beautiful sight to behold. Summers are long enough and warm enough for an abundant vegetable garden. And fall colors are fabulous!
 

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History

Native American tribes—the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Shoshone of the Lemhi, Fort Hall, and Mountain bands—once gathered in Council Valley to trade, hold peace talks, and enjoy recreation together among the tribes. And so, when it came time to name the town, the place’s history as a gathering for these “councils” stuck.
 
The first wave of settlers, the families of George Moser and Robert White, arrived in 1876 from Arkansas, though it wasn’t their first attempt to move West. In 1873, they had joined a wagon train bound for Oregon; tragically, in Oklahoma, they camped near a bad water source, and some of the party died, including two of George Moser’s children and Robert White’s four-year-old daughter. The Idaho Statesman newspaper of Boise, Idaho (September 2, 1876), recounted their second, successful journey to Idaho:
 
Mr. Robert P. White, of Dover, Pope County, Arkansas, with his wife and two children, arrived here Sunday evening. Mr. George Moser and family, wife and four children, came with him. They came with ox teams and were five months and eight days on the road; lost one yoke of oxen but otherwise had very good luck, and their cattle are in fair condition. They intend to stop here and would like to get work in town, and another spring get farms to work. They appear to be good rustlers and we trust they will find employment and realize their full expectations in coming to this favored country.
George and his family settled in the Council Valley and were the first to build a cabin there; eventually he and his family opened another two-story home for travelers (today, Council’s business district is located on this site of the Moser homestead). George Moser eventually returned to Arkansas in 1894 after his health continued to decline following having his legs mauled by a grizzly bear.
 
When the Seven Devils mine began producing silver and copper, people poured into the area; in 1901, the railroad arrived at the town of Council, which was incorporated in 1903. Those who followed and settled in the Council Valley turned to irrigated crops, particularly grain and alfalfa. Today, the town of Council serves as the gateway to recreation in the Seven Devils Mountains.
 

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Overview for Council, ID

2,173 people live in Council, where the median age is 61.1 and the average individual income is $28,935. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,173

Total Population

61.1 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$28,935

Average individual Income

Around Council, ID

There's plenty to do around Council, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

Demographics and Employment Data for Council, ID

Council has 863 households, with an average household size of 2.46. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Council do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,173 people call Council home. The population density is 4 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,173

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

61.1 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

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  • High School Degree
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863

Total Households

2.46

Average Household Size

$28,935

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Council, ID

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The following schools are within or nearby Council. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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