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King Hill, Idaho
King Hill, Idaho is located in Idaho
King Hill, Idaho
King Hill, Idaho
Location in Idaho
King Hill, Idaho is located in the United States
King Hill, Idaho
King Hill, Idaho
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Idaho
County Elmore
Elevation
2,536 ft (773 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
83633
Area code(s) 208, 986
GNIS feature ID 396744

King Hill is a small, unincorporated community located in Elmore County, Idaho. It sits near the famous Snake River. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. King Hill is about 6 miles (10 km) northeast of Glenns Ferry. It has its own post office, and its ZIP code is 83633.

Discovering King Hill, Idaho

King Hill is found in the southwestern part of Idaho. It's known for its location right by the Snake River. This river is a very important natural feature in Idaho. The community is part of Elmore County. It's about 6 miles (10 kilometers) away from the town of Glenns Ferry.

A Glimpse into History

In the past, King Hill was a bit larger than it is today. Back in 1960, it was estimated that about 200 people lived in the community. Over the years, the population has changed, but King Hill remains a quiet place in Idaho.

Notable People from King Hill

One interesting person born in King Hill was Clinton Ballou. He was born here in 1923. Clinton Ballou grew up to become a very important scientist. He was a biochemist, which means he studied the chemistry of living things. His work helped us understand more about how our bodies and other living organisms work at a tiny level.

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