Hidden Springs, Idaho

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Hidden Springs
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Location of Hidden Springs in Ada County, Idaho.
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Hidden Springs
Coordinates: 43°43′08″N116°14′53″W / 43.71889°N 116.24806°W / 43.71889; -116.24806
Country United States
State Idaho
County Ada
Area
  Total
2.536 sq mi (6.57 km2)
  Land2.524 sq mi (6.54 km2)
  Water0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
[1]
2,877 ft (877 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total
3,076
  Density1,200/sq mi (470/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s) 208, 986
GNIS feature ID2585573 [1]

Hidden Springs is a master-planned community in the Dry Creek Valley in Ada County, Idaho, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined the community as a census-designated place (CDP). Its population was 3,076 as of the 2020 census. [3]

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Description

Schick-Ostolasa Homestead in Hidden Springs, April 2020 Schick-Ostolasa Homestead in Hidden Springs.jpg
Schick-Ostolasa Homestead in Hidden Springs, April 2020

The community manages more than 800 acres (320 ha) of permanently preserved open space [4] and its own wastewater treatment facility.

Architecture is primarily in a neo-traditional style, with many homes having garages accessible through rear alleys. The result is a neighborhood that is generally more pedestrian-friendly than the typical suburban subdivision. [5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2010 2,280
2020 3,07634.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

Education

The area is in Boise School District. [7] Hidden Springs Elementary School is located within the neighborhood. [8]

In addition to that elementary school, [9] Hidden Springs is zoned to Hillside Junior High School and Boise High School. [10] [11]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hidden Springs, Idaho
  2. "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  3. "Census Bureau profile: Hidden Springs CDP, Idaho". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  4. "Open Space :: Hidden Springs". Hiddensprings.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  5. "Home :: Hidden Springs". Hiddensprings.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ada County, ID" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved July 21, 2022. - Text list
  8. "Hidden Springs Elementary School - Boise Idaho". Archived from the original on November 13, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  9. "Elementary School Boundaries". Boise School District . Retrieved July 21, 2022. - Linked from here
  10. "Jr High School Boundaries" (PDF). Boise School District . Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  11. "Sr High School Boundaries" (PDF). Boise School District . Retrieved July 21, 2022.

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