Teton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,630. The county seat is Driggs, and the largest city is Victor. The county was established in 1915 and was named after the Teton Mountains to the east.
Teton County is part of the Jackson, WY-ID Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The Teton Valley was discovered by John Colter in 1808, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–06). It became known as Pierre’s Hole, and it hosted the well-attended 1832 Rendezvous, which was followed by the Battle of Pierre’s Hole.
| Name: | Teton County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 16-081 |
| State: | Idaho |
| Founded: | January 26, 1915 |
| Named for: | The Teton Mountains |
| Seat: | Driggs |
| Largest city: | Victor |
| Total Area: | 451 sq mi (1,170 km²) |
| Land Area: | 449 sq mi (1,160 km²) |
| Total Population: | 11,630 |
| Population Density: | 26/sq mi (10/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Website: | tetoncountyidaho.gov |
Teton County location map. Where is Teton County?
Teton County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 451 square miles (1,170 km), of which 449 square miles (1,160 km) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km) (0.2%) is water. It is the second-smallest county in Idaho by area.
Adjacent counties
- Fremont County – north
- Madison County – west
- Bonneville County – south
- Teton County, Wyoming – east
Major highways
- SH-31
- SH-32
- SH-33
National protected area
- Targhee National Forest (part)
Teton County Topographic Map
Teton County Satellite Map
Teton County Outline Map
