Meridian, Idaho
Meridian is a city of 130,138 people in Ada County, Idaho, founded in 1893.
Why visit Meridian
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 55 parks and trails, 277 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Majestic Cinemas, Village Cinema, Northwest Science Museum Vision Center and Aiken's Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 25°F.
Weather in Meridian
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Meridian
Meridian is a city located in Ada County, Idaho, United States. The population was 117,635 at the 2020 census, making it the second most populous city in the county and Idaho, after Boise, the state capital. Meridian is considered the state's fastest-growing city and among the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
From the Wikipedia article Meridian, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks21
Northwest Science Museum Vision Center
Museum · 4.0 mi
1835 North Wildwood Street, Boise
Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 12:00-16:00; We,Sa,Su closed
Aiken's Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Historic hotel building in Eagle, Idaho
Almon W. and Dr. Mary E. Spaulding Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Human settlement in Boise, Idaho, United States of America
Bushnell-Fisher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Historic building in Eagle, Idaho
Charles and Martha Villeneuve House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic house in Idaho, United States
Clara Hill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic building n Meridian, Idaho
Cole School and Gymnasium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Historic building in Boise, Idaho
E. F. Hunt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic building in Meridian, Idaho
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Eagle Adventist Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Historic building in Eagle, Idaho, US
Halbert F. and Grace Neal House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Meridian, Idaho, United States
Meridian Exchange Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic building in Meridian, Idaho
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Telecommunications building in Meridian, Idaho
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds55
43 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes277
Chicago Fire
Restaurant · Chicken, Pizza · 2.8 mi
3004 North Eagle Road, Meridian
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.0 mi
3377;3411 West Chinden Boulevard, Meridian
Mo-Su 05:00-23:00
Fit Donut
Bakery · 1.3 mi
Low-Carb/Keto bakery
1330 East Fairview Avenue, Meridian
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 09:00-14:00
Happy Juice and Smoothie
Cafe · Smoothie, Juice, Sandwich, Breakfast · 2.5 mi
3355 East Fairview Avenue, Meridian
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
KPOT
Restaurant · Korean, Barbecue, Hot Pot · 2.9 mi
3380 North Eagle Road, Meridian
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00, Su 12:00-22:00
Kinya Ramen
Restaurant · Asian, Japanese, Ramen, Seafood, Sushi · 2.9 mi
3149 West Quintale Drive, Meridian
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Lucky Perk
Cafe · Tea, Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
1630 South Eagle Road, Meridian
Mo-Fr 05:30-22:00; Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
WINGERS Restaurant & Alehouse
Restaurant · Wings, American · 2.9 mi
3541 North Eagle Road, Meridian
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.0 mi
1589 North Wildwood Way, Boise
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
1351 East Fairview Avenue, Meridian
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
265 more on the map.
History
The information in the following sections (Irrigation, Village, Rail Transportation, and Creamery) is found on the displays in the Meridian City Hall Plaza.
From the History section of Meridian, Idaho on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Churches and places of worship59
MacMillan Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.9 mi
11918 West Ustick Road, Boise
Shopping44
Gas and EV charging41
Schools, colleges and libraries81
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
School · 1.7 mi
1401 East Central Drive, Meridian
Healthcare38
Saltzer Health 24/7 Ten Mile Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
867 South Vanguard Way, Meridian
Map of Meridian
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 1.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 29°F | 1.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 1.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 1.2 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 54°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 62°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 61°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 53°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 1.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 1.5 in | 5.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Boise Air Terminal Gsn 72681 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ada County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-10-07: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2000-09-01: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Boise Airport (BOI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Eagle 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Kuna 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Garden City 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Nampa 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Star 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Boise City 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Hidden Springs 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Caldwell 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Middleton 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Emmett 18 mi north, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hedges House (Meridian, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neal House (Meridian, Idaho) (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baird House (Meridian, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waggoner House (Meridian, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rice Pharmacy (Meridian, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neal House (Meridian, Idaho) (4), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neal House (Meridian, Idaho) (3), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neal House (Meridian, Idaho) (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- E Broadway Ave. & N Meridian Rd., ID, Studio Z Photography, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Neal House (Meridian, Idaho) (5), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Idaho Building (Meridian, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Meridian (Meridian, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hoyne Building (Meridian, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heritage Building (Meridian, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian Historic Walking Tour, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian Exchange Bank (3), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian Exchange Bank (4), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian Exchange Bank (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- O.F. Short House (5), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aiken's Hotel2 NRHP 82000177 Ada County, ID, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eagle Adventist Schoolhouse (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ustick School (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Almon W. and Dr. Mary E. Spaulding Ranch (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- E.F. Hunt House (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MacMillan Chapel (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles and Martha Villeneuve House (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bushnell-Fisher House (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orville Jackson House (Eagle, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pierce-Borah House, Carl Burnett, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Halbert and Grace Neil House (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Halbert and Grace Neil House (3), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Halbert and Grace Neil House (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolleth House (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolleth House (5), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolleth House (4), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolleth House (3), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolleth House (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- R.H. and Jessie Bell House (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- R.H. and Jessie Bell House (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- E. F. Hunt House, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
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