Gem County, Administrative division in Idaho, United States.
Gem County is an administrative division in Idaho covering terrain traversed by the Payette River. The region encompasses agricultural lands and residential areas administered from Emmett.
The county was formed in 1915 from portions of Canyon County and Boise County. Its name reflects Idaho's reputation as the Gem State.
The population of 19,123 residents maintains strong connections to farming traditions while participating in regular community gatherings at the county courthouse.
County services operate from the courthouse located in Emmett. Visitors can find information and services related to property and vehicle matters there.
The region provides protected habitat for the Idaho ground squirrel. This native species relies on the local landscape for survival.
Location: Idaho
Inception: March 19, 1915
Capital city: Emmett
Shares border with: Washington County, Adams County, Valley County, Boise County, Ada County, Canyon County, Payette County
Website: http://co.gem.id.us
GPS coordinates: 44.06000,-116.41000
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43
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Knights of Pythias Lodge Hall
49.2 km
Anderson–Elwell House
49.4 km
First Baptist Church of Emmett
21.8 km
Archie Larsen House
44.7 km
North Fork Payette River Bridge
40.8 km
Salubria Lodge No. 31
60.9 km
Gem County Courthouse
21.6 km
New Plymouth Congregational Church
34.3 km
Emmett Presbyterian Church
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Sweet Methodist Episcopal Church
12.1 km
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
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Washington County Courthouse
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Wilson House
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James Rowley and Mary J. Blackaby House
44.8 km
Grant Whitney House
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B. S. Varian House
49.6 km
Payette City Hall and Courthouse
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Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
21.8 km
Cambridge News Office
60.9 km
James M. Fisher House
50.1 km
Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead
39.7 km
Coughanour Apartment Block
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Eagle Hills Golf Course
40.6 km
Col. C. F. Drake House
48.6 km
Morris Sommer House
49.6 km
Benjamin Watlington House
49.5 km
Reel Theatre 8
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