Moscow
A community guide to Moscow in Idaho, the United States.
- Population
- 25,435 residents
- Region
- Idaho
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 46.7324, -117.0002
Economy and services
The economy of Moscow reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Idaho. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Idaho and the United States. Businesses based in Moscow draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Getting there
Reaching Moscow typically involves the regional road network of Idaho or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Moscow to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Idaho. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Moscow.
Geography and location
Moscow sits at approximate coordinates 46.7324 latitude and -117.0002 longitude within Idaho. The terrain and natural features around Moscow reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Idaho road network providing the principal routes in and out.