Gooding County

Gooding County, Idaho is named after Frank Gooding, a prominent and politically-minded sheep rancher in the early 20th Century. This rich agricultural area has a lot to offer new residents—from natural hot springs, caves and canyons, to a strong economic future based in the dairy industry. Gooding County has an excellent school system, a University research station, a national fish hatchery and internationally noted fossil beds. And the weather? Thanks to a temperate climate, year-round outdoor recreation and tourism is possible—especially when it comes to boating and trout fishing. Finding beautiful, affordable acreage in Gooding County is still possible, so if you’re on the hunt for a new hometown that’s surrounded by incomparable natural beauty and an unhurried pace of life, look no further than Bliss, Gooding, Hagerman or Wendell. These small towns are growing in prosperity, population, and amenities!