CITY OF IONE

The 'Castle City,' Ione offers the perfect blend of small town charm and quality living. Its quaint character and convenient location just 30 miles south east of Sacramento make it the perfect place to work, live, and play. Incorporated in 1849 and located in Amador County the Town comprises 4.7 square miles with a population of approximately 7703. Ione is known for its small-town atmosphere and its outstanding quality of life.


Iones historic downtown features shops, restaurants, and landmarks that draw people from throughout the area. Youll find unique shops with one-of-a-kind items, antiques and pizzerias with family friendly fare. The community enjoys a seasonal creek, biking routes through the scenic foothills, dedicated open space and free parking.

One of Ione's most desirable attributes is its sense of community. The City hosts a wonderful array of events throughout the year from sporting events to street fairs to holiday celebrations. Ione offers highly rated schools, exceptional public safety, and unending recreational activities (including golfing, biking, swimming, community parks, horse arena, baseball and soccer fields, skate park and more) add to the City's unparalleled appeal.

Community leaders are committed to cultivating and sustaining a positive business environment. This is achieved with proactive and supportive staff and economic and business diversity.