UNITED STATES
                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          Washington, D.C.  20549

                                FORM 10-Q


[X]  Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the 
     Securities Exchange Act of 1934


For the quarterly period ended:  June 30, 1997
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Commission File No.: 33-11309
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                             THE IDAHO COMPANY 
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         (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

              IDAHO                                    82-0410913             
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(State or other jurisdiction            (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)


            102 S. 17th Street, Suite 201, Boise, Idaho  83702 
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(Address of principal executive offices)                (Zip Code)

                               (208) 344-6308 
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            (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                                                               

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.  [X] Yes      [ ] No

                     APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

                   1,618 shares of no par value common stock
                         were outstanding at 06-30-97.


      





PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial information set forth herein is unaudited and reflects all
adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to the
presentation of a fair statement of the interim period presented.
































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                               THE IDAHO COMPANY

                                 BALANCE SHEETS

                                        
                                     June 30, 1997          December 31, 1996
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             ASSETS

  Cash                                 $  166,924            $   15,636

  Loans receivable                      1,011,383             1,345,817
  Less allowance for loan losses           76,734                75,706
                                       ----------            ---------- 
    Net loans                             934,649             1,270,111

  Interest and other receivables           28,437                23,904
  Prepaid expenses                          2,381                 8,515
  Property Plant & Equipment                2,734                     
                                       ----------            ----------
    Total Assets                       $1,135,125            $1,318,166
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LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

  Accrued expenses                     $    6,170           $    3,909
  Payroll tax payable                       2,518                2,319
  Fees collected, unearned                  4,352               10,887
  Notes Payable                                 0              184,921
                                       ----------           ----------
                                           13,040              202,036
  Excess of net assets acquired over 
  cost, net of accumulated accretion
  of $40,446 at March 31, 1996 and
  $34,668 at December 31, 1995             46,224               57,779
                                       ----------           ----------
    Total Liabilities                      59,264              259,815

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                
  Common stock, no par value, 
  Authorized 500,000 shares; 1,618 
  shares issued and outstanding           982,825              982,825  

  Retained earnings                        93,036               75,526 
                                       ----------           ---------- 
                                        1,075,861            1,058,351

TOTAL LIABILITIES & 
  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                  1,135,125           $1,318,166
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                                 THE IDAHO COMPANY
                             STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                               
                                                
                            Quarter     Year      Quarter     Year   
                             Ended     to Date     Ended     to Date     
                            June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
                              1997       1997       1996      1996
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REVENUE                                                          
  Consulting Income      $     407  $     922  $     423  $     572
  Loan Fees                  9,135      9,285      5,815     12,516 
  Interest Income - Loans   39,480     79,381     33,410     68,219  
  Interest Income - Other      343        395        610      1,275  
  Negative Goodwill
    & Other Income           7,349     13,827      6,303     12,606  
                          --------   ---------  ---------- ----------
          Total Revenue     56,714    103,810     46,561     95,188  


EXPENSES
  Operating Expenses        41,162     86,300     38,432     82,363 
                         ---------   --------   --------   -------- 
          Total Expenses    41,162     86,300     38,432     82,363 

NET INCOME/LOSS          $  15,552  $  17,510  $   8,129  $  12,825
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AVERAGE NUMBER SHARES
 OUTSTANDING                 1,618      1,618      1,618      1,618

INCOME/LOSS PER SHARE
OF COMMON STOCK          $    9.61  $   10.82  $    5.02  $    7.93



















                                 THE IDAHO COMPANY
                             STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                                                        
                                                 June 30, 1997    June 30, 1996
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS          

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net Income                                       $  17,510         $  12,825 
 .     Adjustments to reconcile net income          
       to net cash used in operating activities:
          Accretion of excess of net assets     
            acquired over cost                       (11,556)          (11,556) 
          Provision for loan losses                    1,028             4,467
          Changes in operating assets 
            and liabilities:
              Interest receivable                     (4,532)            2,902  
              Fees collected, unearned                (6,535)           12,449 
              Prepaid expenses                         6,134             5,884 
              Accounts payable                                                
              Accrued expenses                         2,612             1,000 
              Payroll tax payable                        199               754 
              Fixed Asset                             (2,735)                 
              Interest Payable                          (350)               54 
                                                     -------           -------
                Total adjustments                    (15,735)           15,954 
                NET CASH PROVIDED BY
                  OPERATING ACTIVITIES                 1,775            28,779 

    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
      Maturities of interest bearing deposits                                 
      Loans receivable disbursed                    (162,007)         (710,069) 
      Loans receivable collected                     496,443           514,101  
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                NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)                                 
                  INVESTING ACTIVITIES               334,434          (195,968)

    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                            
      Proceeds from issuance of debt                                   182,500  
      Principal payments on debt                    (184,921)         (115,054)
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                NET CASH USED IN
                  FINANCING ACTIVITIES              (184,921)           67,446 

    INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH                      151,288           (99,743) 
 
    CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD                       15,636           128,742 
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    CASH AT END OF PERIOD                           $166,924         $  28,999 
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                               THE IDAHO COMPANY

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         Quarter Ended June 30, 1997


BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND COMPANY BACKGROUND
    
The Idaho Company (the Company), incorporated under the laws of the State of
Idaho on November 28, 1986, is a for-profit corporation.  The Company was formed
to promote economic growth, and to stimulate, develop, and advance the business
prosperity of Idaho and its citizens.  The Company achieves this objective by
lending to, investing in, arranging financing for, and consulting with new,
emerging, and expanding businesses.  

The Company is not obligated to pay a dividend or dividend in kind unless the
payment has been approved by the Director of the Department of Finance of the
State of Idaho and is consistent with capital requirements and profitability.

The Company is a licensed Business and Industrial Development Company (BIDCO). 
As such, it is regulated by the State of Idaho Department of Finance and subject
to periodic asset quality examinations.  On September 30, 1992, the Company was
granted an exemption from registration as an investment company under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, conditioned upon satisfying certain 
requirements, which have been met as of June 30, 1997.

On June 15, 1994, William F. Rigby acquired 97.7 percent of the Company's then
outstanding common stock in a tender offer for cash consideration in the amount
of $957,780.  In accordance with the tender offer terms and conditions, a 
reverse stock split was subsequently concluded during the first quarter of 
1995.  The remaining 2.3 percent of shares outstanding became fractional 
shares as a result of the split and were paid out in the form of cash.  The 
reverse stock split occurred on February 28, 1995, and resulted in a reduction 
of pre-split issued and outstanding shares of 163,453 to 1,618 post-split 
shares.  Effective with the reverse stock split, the Company amended its 
articles of incorporation to eliminate the par value feature of its authorized 
common stock in favor of a no par value feature.  On February 28, 1995, the 
Company re-acquired all fractional common shares created by the reverse stock 
split for approximately $23,000.

On April 16, 1997, the Annual Stockholders and Quarterly Board of Directors
meetings were held.  Mr. William F. Rigby was elected Chairman of the Board,
President & Chief Executive Officer.  Ms. Diane Rigby was elected Vice President
and Mr. John P. Rigby was elected as Secretary/Treasurer.  The Board of 
Directors include the previously mentioned and Mr. Fred T. Thompson, Jr., Mr.
Charles M. Rice, Mr. A. Wayne Mittleider, Mr. Grant Caldwell and Mr. Dan G. 
Simkins.

    



SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
    
     Unaudited Interim Financial Statements.  In the opinion of management, the
accompanying financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly
represent the financial position of The Idaho Company and the results of
operations and cash flows.


This report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, should be read in
conjunction with the Company's report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1996, and report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996.

    Loans.  The Company makes commercials loans to Idaho small businesses to
stimulate economic activity through job creation.  Loans are reported at the
principal amount outstanding, net of an allowance for estimated loan losses. 
Accrual of interest is discontinued when reasonable doubt exists as to
collectibility.  All loans greater than 90 days delinquent are subject to
nonaccrual of interest.  Interest accruals are resumed on such loans only when
they are brought fully current with respect to principal and interest and when,
in the judgment of management, the loans are fully collectible. 

    Allowance for Loan Losses.  The allowance for loan losses is established
through a provision charged to expense.  Loans are charged against the allowance
when management believes that the collectibility of principal is unlikely.  The
allowance is an amount which management believes would be adequate to absorb
possible losses on existing loans, based on 1) conditions existing at the 
balance sheet date, 2) evaluations of the collectibility of the loans and 
2) prior loan loss experience.  The evaluations take into consideration such
factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall
portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans, and current economic
conditions that may affect the borrower's ability to repay.

    Income Taxes.  The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and
liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized
for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the 
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and 
their respective tax bases and operating loss carryforwards.  Deferred tax 
assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply 
to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected 
to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities 
of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes
the enactment date.

    Excess of Net Assets Acquired over Cost.  The excess of net assets acquired
over purchase price is accreted on a straight-line basis over a five year life.

    Income Per Share.  Income per share is computed by dividing the net income
by the average number of shares outstanding during the period.  See "Basis of
Presentation" for a description of the reverse stock split occurring on 
February 28, 1995.

    Interest Bearing Deposits.  Interest bearing deposits are comprised of
certificates of deposit and other deposits.   

    Notes Payable.  The Company was obligated under a note payable at March 31,
1996 which was paid in full during the following quarter.

    Cash.  With the exception of a nominal operating account, all cash earns
interest at current market rates.  

    Reclassifications.  Certain amounts presented in 1995 have been reclassified
to be consistent with this presentation.



Item 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
         AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.  The quarter ended June 30, 1997, resulted in net
income of $15,552, compared to net income of $8,129 for the quarter ended June
30, 1996.  Net income for the six months ended June 30, 1997, equaled $17,510
compared to net income of $12,825 for the six months ended June 30, 1996. 
Year-to-date results for 1997 are in line with management's projections.    

Revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, were primarily derived from
interest on loans receivable and loan fees.  Non-cash revenues were also 
realized from the amortization of negative goodwill (see "Basis of 
Presentation" under Notes to Financial Statements).  The primary sources of 
revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, were interest on loans receivable 
and loan fees. 

Shareholders' equity on June 30, 1997, was $1,075,861 compared to shareholders
equity of $1,028,548 on June 30, 1996.  

Inflation has had no significant impact upon the operating overhead, lending or
investing activities of the company.  Management anticipates that interest rates
may slightly increase throughout 1997. 


    LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES.  As of June 30, 1997, the Company held
$166,924 in cash accounts (including interest bearing accounts) to fund loans 
and operating expenses.  The Company has available a line of credit in the 
amount of $300,000 at a rate of Prime plus 1.5 percent. Zero was drawn against 
at quarter end.  At June 30, 1997, current portions of loans receivable 
totalled $343,519.  No extraordinary capital expenditures were anticipated at 
quarter end. Management believes that existing cash, the line of credit, and 
cash generated from operations will be sufficient to allow the Company to meet 
its obligations as they come due.

At June 30, 1997, the largest asset items consisted of cash and loans 
receivable, net of reserve, totaling $1,101,573 out of $1,135,125 total assets. 
At June 30, 1996, the largest asset items consisted of cash and loans 
receivable, net, totaling $1,166,892 out of $1,184,102 total assets. 









Part II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.  None.

Item 2.  Changes in Securities.  None.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.  None.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.  On April 16, 
1997, the Company held its ninth annual meeting of shareholders.  One hundred 
percent of all shares outstanding were voted at the meeting.  The following 
individuals were elected or re-elected to serve as officers of the corporation:

William F. Rigby, Chairman, President & CEO
Diane Rigby, Vice President 
John P. Rigby, Secretary/Treasurer  

The following individuals were elected or re-elected to serve a three-year term
expiring at the 2000 annual meeting of shareholders:

William F. Rigby           Fred T. Thompson, Jr.

Additionally, KPMG Peat Marwick was approved as independent auditors for the 
year ending December 31, 1997.

Item 5.  Other Information.  None.
                       
Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. None.



                                SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                               FOR THE IDAHO COMPANY



                                                               
                         Diane Rigby                     
                         Vice President
                         Date:       July 22, 1997