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Kamiah, Idaho

Kamiah is a city in Lewis and Idaho counties in the U.S. state of Idaho. The largest city in Lewis County, it extends only a small distance into Idaho County, south of Lawyer Creek. The population was 1,295 at the 2010 census, up from 1,160 in 2000. The city lies in the narrow valley of the Clearwater River; downstream are Orofino and Lewiston, at the confluence with the Snake River.

History

The Kamiah area has been inhabited by the Nez Perce for centuries. The name "Kamiah" is Nez Perce for "many rope litters," as Nez Perce manufactured "Kamia" ropes in the area to fish steelhead. Also according to Nez Perce tradition, the Appaloosa horse was first bred in the area.

On their return trip east, the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped in the Kamiah area for several weeks during the spring of 1806, waiting for snows to melt.

Kamiah is the character name of the Nez Perce/Blackfoot woman in Across the Wide Missouri, a 1951 'mountain men' film set in the 1830s. Similar in fame to Sacagawea of the Lewis & Clark expedition, Kamiah led her associated mountain men's troop over the Bitterroot Range to her homeland (Three Forks, Montana for Sacagawea).

Hohots Ilppilp was the leader around Kamiah from at least the time of Lewis and Clark until the 1840s. When the first leader for all the Nez Perce was appointed, it was Hohots Ilppilp's grandson Ellis who lived in this area and maintained large herds of sheep, cattle and over a thousand horses.

Kamiah is within the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. Similar to the opening of lands in Oklahoma, the U.S. government opened the reservation for white settlement in November 1895. The proclamation had been signed less than two weeks earlier by President Cleveland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.17 sqmi, of which 1.08 sqmi is land and 0.09 sqmi is water.

The city is located at the confluence of Lawyer Creek and the Clearwater River on the left bank of the latter. In the Kamiah area, the Lewis-Idaho County line follows Lawyer Creek to its confluence with the Clearwater, and then turns to follow the Clearwater. U.S. Route 12 passes through Kamiah, crossing from the right to left bank of the Clearwater at the city. The two streams cut deep and narrow valleys through the otherwise relatively flat, rolling Camas Prairie region that surrounds Kamiah. The city is located at 1,250 feet above sea level, but elevations of over 2,800 feet on the prairie lie within three miles of Kamiah.

In addition to U.S. Route 12, transportation links to Kamiah are provided by Idaho State Highway 64 and Idaho State Highway 162.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Kamiah has a hot-summer continental climate (Köppen Dfa).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,295 people, 596 households, and 325 families residing in the city. The population density was 1199.1 PD/sqmi. There were 642 housing units at an average density of 594.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 82.2% White, 0.4% African American, 8.9% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 3.7% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.

There were 596 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.5% were non-families. 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,160 people, 531 households, and 302 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,050.8 PD/sqmi. There were 607 housing units at an average density of 549.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 88.88% White, 0.26% African American, 8.02% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.47% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.14% of the population.

There were 531 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,793, and the median income for a family was $33,424. Males had a median income of $25,982 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,111. About 12.5% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
The city's largest employer was the Three Rivers Timber sawmill, which employed 108 before its closure in late 2008. After nearly two years, the mill was sold and restarted in August 2010 as Blue North Forest Products.

Notable people

 * Chief Lawyer, Nez Perce leader, is buried at Nikesa Cemetery in East Kamiah
 * Ken Hobart, former CFL quarterback, graduated from Kamiah High School in 1979
 * Jeff Krogh, racing driver
 * Mark Krogh, racing driver

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Kooskia, Idaho

Kooskia is a city in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. It is at the confluence of the South and Middle forks of the Clearwater River, combining to become the main river. The population was 607 at the 2010 census, down from 675 in 2000.

History
Chief Looking Glass lived in a village a short distance above what is now Kooskia with his band of Nez Perce. This regular home was well within the boundaries of the reservation created in 1863, but just before the Nez Perce War an American General was sent to arrest Chief Looking Glass and all other Nez Perce with him. When trigger-happy militiamen opened fire into the village, many Nez Perce died and their village was destroyed in the scuffle. Because of this incident, Looking Glass joined with the Nez Perce for the Nez Perce War.

The name of the town is likely a contraction of the Nez Perce word "koos-koos-kia," a diminutive which refers to the Clearwater River, the lesser of the two large rivers in the vicinity, the other being the Snake. The town was first named Stuart, after James Stuart (1863–1929), a Nez Perce surveyor and merchant. The railroad arrived in 1899 and named its station "Kooskia," because there already was a railroad station named "Stuart" in the state. The town went by both names for the next decade until it was formally renamed in 1909.

Kooskia is within the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. Similar to the opening of lands in Oklahoma several years earlier, the U.S. government opened the reservation for white settlement in November 1895. The proclamation had been signed less than two weeks earlier by President Cleveland.

Tramway
Starting in 1903, Kooskia was the terminus of an aerial tramway from the elevated Camas Prairie. It carried up to 190000 lb of grain per day in its thirty buckets and warehouse facilities were present at both ends of the cable line, with a combined capacity of 100000 USbsh.

Following the completion of the Camas Prairie Railroad's second subdivision to Grangeville in 1909, the tramway gradually lost patronage and was discontinued in 1939. It climbed west-southwest toward Lowe (later Winona); some older maps listed Kooskia as "Tramway." It experienced a significant accident in 1907 due to cable failure, fortunately without fatalities.

Kooskia Internment Camp
During the final two years of World War II, the Kooskia Internment Camp was located about 30 mi northeast of the town. Originally a remote highway work camp of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, it was later run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and then converted in 1943 to house interned Japanese men, most of whom were longtime U.S. residents, but not citizens, branded "enemy aliens." It was so remote in the western Bitterroot Mountains that fences and guard towers were unnecessary. The site, now an archaeological project, is 6 mi northeast of Lowell on U.S. 12, on the north bank of the Lochsa River.

Kooskia National Fish Hatchery
The Kooskia National Fish Hatchery was established in the 1960s, about 1.5 mi southeast of the city on the east bank of Clear Creek. (46.13°N, -115.947°W)

Geography
Kooskia is located at 46.14167°N, -115.97972°W (46.139, -115.979), at an elevation of 1293 ft [above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.69 sqmi, of which, 0.65 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 607 people, 272 households, and 149 families residing in the city. The population density was 933.8 PD/sqmi. There were 315 housing units at an average density of 484.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.0% White, 4.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 272 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 46.4 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 22.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 675 people, 278 households, and 179 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,039.3 PD/sqmi. There were 332 housing units at an average density of 511.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.19% White, 2.22% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 1.63% from other races, and 2.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.37% of the population.

There were 278 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,491, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $12,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,196. About 25.0% of families and 25.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.1% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Kooskia has an oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). However, the drying trend in late summer nearly qualifies Kooskia's climate as having a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb).

Notable people

 * Skip Brandt, former member of the Idaho Senate
 * Chaske Spencer, actor known for The Twilight Saga and Banshee

Highways

 * [[Image:US 12.svg|25px]] – U.S. 12 - to Lewiston (west) and Missoula (east)
 * [[Image:ID-13.svg|25px]] – SH 13 - to Grangeville (south)

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Riggins, Idaho

Riggins is a city in the western United States in Idaho County, Idaho. Nestled deep in a canyon at the confluence of the Salmon and Little Salmon rivers in west central Idaho, it is approximately 150 mi north of Boise, and 120 mi south-southeast of Lewiston. The elevation is 1821 ft above sea level, and its population was 419 at the 2010 census.

U.S. Route 95, the only highway for the state connecting the Panhandle to the south, runs through Riggins as Main Street. Along this route, Riggins is the most northwestern town in the Mountain time zone; Pacific time begins just north of the city, across the Salmon River.

History
Riggins was named for Richard L. Riggins, local businessman and postmaster, and for his father, Fred Riggins, who carried the mail to the area for years.

A sawmill was formerly operated in Riggins, until an explosion and fire in 1982.

Geography
Riggins is located at 45.42222°N, -116.31583°W (45.422125, -116.315848).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.45 sqmi, of which, 0.43 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Riggins qualifies as having a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), a climate type quite atypical for the region. However, due to cold winter months, Riggins's climate nearly qualifies as a dry, hot summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dsa).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 419 people, 239 households, and 116 families residing in the city. The population density was 974.4 PD/sqmi. There were 306 housing units at an average density of 711.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.7% Native American, 1.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 239 households, of which 13.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.5% were non-families. 46.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.75 and the average family size was 2.33.

The median age in the city was 53.3 years. 12.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.4% were from 45 to 64; and 29.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 410 people, 204 households, and 111 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,361.3 PD/sqmi. There were 253 housing units at an average density of 840.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.29% White, 0.49% Native American, 0.24% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races.

There were 204 households, out of which 15.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.1% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 33.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,972, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $27,361 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,330. About 19.2% of families and 25.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.0% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
The Riggins Rodeo in early May can be viewed from the grandstands or from the hillside overlooking the arena. Riggins also has an annual event labeled "Hot Summer Nights" which is a two-day music festival and talent show. "https://rigginsidaho.com/event/hot-summer-nights/"

Parks and recreation
Riggins is a hub for outdoor adventures in North Central Idaho. Rafting, kayaking, fishing, and hunting are available and campgrounds surround the area, allowing access to view the scenery and wildlife. Visitors can pan for gold in the river gravel, and guides and outfitters can provide assistance.

The Seven Devils Mountains and the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area are just a few miles southwest of town; the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness is nearby to the east, upstream on the Salmon River.

Notable people

 * Dan Cummins, comedian
 * Leighton Vander Esch, NFL linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys
 * Paul Shepherd, member of the Idaho House of Representatives

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Stites, Idaho

Stites is a city in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. In the lower canyon of the South Fork of the Clearwater River, it is about four miles (6 km) upstream and south of Kooskia on State Highway 13. The population was 221 at the 2010 census, down from 226 in 2000.

History
Stites was named for Jacob Stites of New Jersey, who homesteaded the land in 1897 which became the city. He sold two years later and exercised his option to name it. Stites became the eastern terminus Northern Pacific branch line up the Clearwater in 1900, later the Camas Prairie Railroad's first subdivision line. It climbed the main river eastward from Lewiston to Kooskia and then turned south to ascend the lower South Fork. The abandoned spur was removed in the 1980s, and the city incorporated in early 1905.

The original highway bridge (1911) that crossed the Salmon River just north of Riggins was replaced in 1936 and moved 50 mi north to Stites.

Geography
Stites is located at 46.09083°N, -115.97639°W (46.090, -115.976).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.10 sqmi, of which, 0.09 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 221 people, 103 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density was 2455.6 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 1288.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.4% African American, 1.8% Native American, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 103 households, of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.7% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 47.1 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 32.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 226 people, 101 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,183.3 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 1,062.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.58% White, 2.21% Native American, 0.44% Asian, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.

There were 101 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,386, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,933. About 16.2% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 23.7% of those 65 or over.

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White Bird, Idaho

White Bird is a city in Idaho County, Idaho. The population was 91 at the time of the 2010 census, down from 106 in 2000.

History
At the southwest corner of the Camas Prairie, White Bird is near the Salmon River crossing point for the Lewis and Clark expedition. It is also the location of the Battle of White Bird Canyon in 1877, which was the first fight of the Nez Perce War and a significant defeat of the U.S. Army.

The summit of White Bird Hill is 2700 ft above the city, ascended via U.S. Highway 95. The steeper, straighter, and faster multi-lane grade of U.S. 95 was opened in 1975, after ten challenging years of construction. The two-lane road of 1921 to the east was first paved in 1938; it left the Salmon River at White Bird Creek, followed it up through White Bird, and then gradually climbed the grade in twice the distance, with multiple switchback curves to a higher summit, without a cut.

White Bird was established in 1891 and was named for Chief White Bird, a Nez Perce leader.

Geography
White Bird is located at 45.76111°N, -116.30167°W (45.761023, -116.301768).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.07 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 91 people in 53 households, including 27 families, in the city. The population density was 1300.0 PD/sqmi. There were 64 housing units at an average density of 914.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1%.

Of the 53 households 7.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.1% were non-families. 41.5% of households were one person and 13.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.72 and the average family size was 2.26.

The median age was 60.5 years. 5.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 5.5% were from 25 to 44; 52.8% were from 45 to 64; and 33% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 106 people in 59 households, including 31 families, in the city. The population density was 1,623.7 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 1,118.2 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 97.17% White, 0.94% Native American, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89%.

Of the 59 households 6.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.8% were non-families. 39.0% of households were one person and 11.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.80 and the average family size was 2.31.

The age distribution was 12.3% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 11.3% from 25 to 44, 46.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% 65 or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.3 males.

The median household income was $18,558 and the median family income was $21,042. Males had a median income of $21,667 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,819. There were 10.8% of families and 21.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 40.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Priscilla Giddings, member of the Idaho House of Representatives

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Hamer, Idaho

Hamer is a city in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Idaho Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 83 at the 2020 census.

The city was named after Thomas Ray Hamer (1864–1950), a United States Representative from Idaho.

Geography
Hamer is located at 43.91722°N, -112.19806°W (43.917085, -112.198009).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hamer has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Hamer was 105 F on July 20, 1960 and August 12, 1990, while the coldest temperature recorded was -48 F on January 1, 1979.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 48 people, 13 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 252.6 PD/sqmi. There were 16 housing units at an average density of 84.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 72.9% White, 6.3% Asian, and 20.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.5% of the population.

There were 13 households, of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.69 and the average family size was 4.50.

The median age in the city was 22 years. 47.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.7% were from 25 to 44; 18.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 12 people, 4 households, and 4 families living in the city. The population density was 59.7 PD/sqmi. There were 4 housing units at an average density of 19.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 41.67% White, 50.00% from other races, and 8.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 50.00% of the population.

There were 4 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 100.0% were married couples living together. The average household and family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.7% under the age of 18, 25.0% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 8.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 200.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 150.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,167, and the median income for a family was $24,167. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,280. None of the population was below the poverty line.

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Lewisville, Idaho

Lewisville is a city in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States. The population was 458 at the 2010 census.

Lewisville is part of the Idaho Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Lewisville was established in 1882.

In 1960, Lewisville became the corporate headquarters of Idahoan Foods, a producer of dehydrated potato products such as instant mashed potatoes, potato casserole, and hash browns. In 2011, the headquarters was moved to Idaho Falls, 14 mi south, though it still maintains its main plant in Lewisville.

For the city's important role in Idaho's potato industry, Governor Butch Otter proclaimed August 11, 2007 "Lewisville Day" statewide.

Geography
Lewisville is located at 43.69472°N, -112.01222°W (43.694860, -112.012110).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.63 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $55,481, and the median income for a family was $56,442. Males had a median income of $30,476 versus $12,115 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,306. About 1.60% of families and 7.11% of the population were below the poverty line.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 458 people, 159 households, and 129 families residing in the city. The population density was 732.52 PD/sqmi. There were 167 housing units at an average density of 265.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.74% White, 11.35% Hispanic, 0.87% Native American,0.44% from Asian, 7.21% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races.

There were 129 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5% had a male householder with no wife present. 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

Education
It is within Jefferson County School District 251. It is zoned to Midway Elementary School in Menan.

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Menan, Idaho

Menan is a city in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Idaho Falls, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 741 at the 2010 census.

History
Menan was the first settlement of Latter-day Saints in the Snake River Valley. It was founded in 1879.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.04 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
Menan is home to a large Fourth of July celebration every year. (Held on the 5th when the 4th is a Sunday). This celebration includes games, food, a duck race, and fun for all ages. The fireworks at dark rival, in height, Idaho Falls famous Melaleuca fireworks. As Menan is away from any airport, the size restrictions are negated. there are typically thousands of people who turn out from surrounding areas for this yearly celebration.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 741 people, 259 households, and 200 families residing in the city. The population density was 712.5 PD/sqmi. There were 278 housing units at an average density of 267.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 0.4% African American, 1.2% Native American, 4.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.4% of the population.

There were 259 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.8% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 707 people, 220 households, and 187 families residing in the city. The population density was 745.0 PD/sqmi. There were 233 housing units at an average density of 245.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.13% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 11.32% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.43% of the population.

There were 220 households, out of which 44.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.51.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.1% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,406, and the median income for a family was $40,357. Males had a median income of $29,531 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,464. About 7.3% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is within Jefferson County School District 251
 * Jefferson High School (grades 7-12)
 * Midway Elementary School

The Menan, Annis, Grant Public Library is in Menan.

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Mud Lake, Idaho

Mud Lake is a city in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Idaho Falls, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 358 at the 2010 census. Since then the population has grown to 419 as seen in the 2020 census as well as

Mud Lake is also home to a large lake (3094.9 acres)

History
In 1919 the Latter-day Saint settlers in Mud Lake were organized into a branch.

Mud Lake made national news in 1981 when it had an infestation of jackrabbits.

On August 21, 2017, Mud Lake became part of the 'path of totality' during the total solar eclipse.

Geography
Mud Lake is located at 43.84083°N, -112.48194°W (43.840818, -112.481806).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 358 people, 96 households, and 84 families residing in the city. The population density was 2237.5 PD/sqmi. There were 107 housing units at an average density of 668.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 63.4% White, 1.1% Native American, 32.4% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.4% of the population.

There were 96 households, of which 63.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 12.5% were non-families. 8.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.73 and the average family size was 4.01.

The median age in the city was 22.2 years. 45% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 18.4% were from 45 to 64; and 3.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 270 people, 85 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,623.1 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 547.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 77.41% White, 0.37% Native American, 21.48% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.41% of the population.

There were 85 households, out of which 47.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.18 and the average family size was 3.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.6% under the age of 18, 15.6% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,194, and the median income for a family was $29,583. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,159. About 21.7% of families and 24.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.8% of those 65 or over.

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Rigby, Idaho

Rigby is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Idaho, United States. The population was 5,038 at the 2020 census, up from 3,945 in 2010.

History
Native Americans from the Shoshone, Bannock Blackfeet, and Nez Perce tribes were the first inhabitants of the region.

Rigby was founded by George Albert Cordon, Omer Samuel Call, Josiah Call, and Cyril Josiah Call members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1884 and incorporated in 1903. The community was named after William F. Rigby, a prominent early settler and member of the church.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,945 people, 1,328 households, and 994 families living in the city. The population density was 1678.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,428 housing units at an average density of 607.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 6.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.8% of the population.

There were 1,328 households, of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.2% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.43.

The median age in the city was 27.6 years. 34.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.5% were from 25 to 44; 16.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,998 people, 1,051 households, and 789 families living in the city. The population density was 2,935.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,107 housing units at an average density of 1,083.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.16% White, 0.43% African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 5.64% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.67% of the population.

There were 1,051 households, out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.7% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,192, and the median income for a family was $36,417. Males had a median income of $32,316 versus $18,269 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,795. About 10.5% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Geography
Rigby is at an elevation of 4856 ft above sea level.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Rigby has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.36 sqmi, of which, 2.35 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Many tributaries of the Snake River run through the Rigby area including the Henry’s Fork, South Fork, and others. With the large amount of water, Jefferson County surrounding Rigby is home to the largest cottonwood forest west of the Mississippi River.

Economy
Many Rigby citizens commute to jobs in Rexburg or Idaho Falls, and a number of residents work for the federal government or federal contractors through the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), locally called "The Site".

Arts and culture
The Farnsworth TV & Pioneer Museum has Philo Farnsworth's television-related work, including an original TV tube he developed, on display.

A significant majority of Rigby's residents, as well as those of the outlying communities, are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Baptist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran faiths also have current local congregations. And while many Rigby residents are Catholic there is no Catholic Church within the city. The Rigby Catholics travel to Saint Anthony or Idaho Falls for Mass and other Functions.

Education
Jefferson County School District 251 is the local school district. Rigby High School is the primary high school within the city, serving grades 9–12. Jefferson High School exists as an alternative high school for high-need students. Rigby Middle School and Philo T. Farnsworth Middle School serve grades 6–8. "Trojans" is the mascot for both of the middle schools and Rigby High School; the team colors are maroon and gold. The community supports six elementary schools: Cottonwood Elementary, Midway Elementary, South Fork Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Roberts Elementary, and Harwood Elementary. There is also the Rigby Virtual Academy serving K–8 and the Early Childhood Center serving special needs aged 3–5. These schools also serve residents from neighboring areas such as Menan, Lewisville, and Roberts. Rigby has a long-standing rivalry with Madison.

Rigby High School currently has 10 state titles in Boys Basketball, and in 2019 Won their first state title in football, defeating Coeur d'Alene 57-56 in double overtime. The two schools had previously played in week one of the same season, with Coeur d'Alene winning.

Notable people

 * Philo Farnsworth, inventor and early television pioneer
 * Vardis Fisher, author
 * Gail Halvorsen, retired Air Force pilot
 * Brent Hill, politician
 * H. Rex Lee, 44th and 50th governor of American Samoa
 * Wayne Quinton, inventor of the treadmill and biomedical devices
 * Larry Wilson, Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL player

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Roberts, Idaho

Roberts is a city in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Idaho Falls, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 580 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, of which, 0.30 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $31,071, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,100. About 12.6% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 580 people, 179 households, and 141 families residing in the city. The population density was 1933.3 PD/sqmi. There were 192 housing units at an average density of 640.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 62.6% White, 0.5% African American, 1.0% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 31.6% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 52.4% of the population.

There were 179 households, of which 49.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.2% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.76.

The median age in the city was 28.1 years. 34.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.1% were from 45 to 64; and 8.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

Economy
Roberts has a general store, a café, a restaurant, and a gas station.

Education
It is within Jefferson County School District 251. Roberts Elementary School is in the town.

It also has a library.

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Eden, Idaho

Eden is a city in Jerome County, Idaho, United States. The population was 405 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Twin Falls, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Eden is located at 42.60583°N, -114.20722°W (42.605861, -114.207135).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Eden has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 405 people, 160 households, and 105 families residing in the city. The population density was 1265.6 PD/sqmi. There were 180 housing units at an average density of 562.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.8% White, 21.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.7% of the population.

There were 160 households, of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 36.1 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 411 people, 155 households, and 108 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,279.3 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 513.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.37% White, 0.24% Native American, 12.65% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.33% of the population.

There were 155 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,339, and the median income for a family was $28,333. Males had a median income of $19,773 versus $16,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,948. About 11.0% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Children in Eden attend the schools of Valley School District.

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Hazelton, Idaho

Hazelton is a city in Jerome County, Idaho, United States. The population was 807 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Twin Falls, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.38 sqmi, of which, 0.37 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 753 people, 254 households, and 187 families residing in the city. The population density was 2035.1 PD/sqmi. There were 272 housing units at an average density of 735.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 45.9% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 52.0% of the population.

There were 254 households, of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.4% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.56.

The median age in the city was 31.2 years. 33.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 687 people, 238 households, and 172 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,099.9 PD/sqmi. There were 270 housing units at an average density of 825.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.55% White, 0.87% African American, 1.31% Native American, 13.39% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.64% of the population.

There were 238 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.53.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,596, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $30,132 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,215. About 24.1% of families and 29.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.7% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Historic sites included Hazelton Presbyterian Church and the Marion and Julia Kelley House.

Education
Valley School is the only school in Hazelton, Idaho that consists of K-12 classrooms; Valley Elementary School, Valley Middle School, and Valley High School. The 1A school features a Viking as their mascot.

In popular culture
We Sagebrush Folks is a 1934 autobiography by Annie Pike Greenwood about farm life near Hazelton.

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Jerome, Idaho

Jerome is a city in and county seat of Jerome County, Idaho, United States. The population was 10,890 at the 2010 census, up from 7,780 in 2000. The city is the county seat of Jerome County, and is part of the Twin Falls Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is the second largest city in Idaho's Magic Valley region, second only to Twin Falls which is located 10 mi southeast. Jerome's economy is largely agrarian, with dairy farming being one of the main revenue sources for the local economy.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 10,890 people, 3,693 households, and 2,640 families living in the city. The population density was 1972.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,985 housing units at an average density of 721.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 78.3% White, 0.4% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.3%.

Of the 3,693 households 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 23.5% of households were one person and 10.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.44.

The median age was 28.9 years. 33% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 7,780 people, 2,776 households, and 1,959 families living in the city. The population density was 2,431.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,966 housing units at an average density of 927.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 72.47% white, 0.18% African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 9.64% from other races, and 2.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 30.92%.

Of the 2,776 households 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.6% of households were one person and 11.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.32.

The age distribution was 31.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median household income was $30,074 and the median family income was $34,046. Males had a median income of $26,000 versus $19,162 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,023. About 12.9% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Geography
Jerome is located at 42.72472°N, -114.5175°W (42.724622, -114.517543), at an elevation of 3763 ft above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.52 sqmi, all of it land.

Jerome is actually a desert, when the settlers first settled, it was a basalt rich desert with only small bushes for vegetation.

Climate
The climate is cold semi-arid (Köppen: BSk), typical of the plateaus of the American West, although its temperature variation resembles a continental climate.

Education
Jerome is home to Jerome High School.

Notable people

 * Dolores Crow, politician and legislator, raised and lived in Jerome.
 * Ken Dayley, MLB pitcher, was born in Jerome.
 * Robyn Hilton, actress, graduated from Jerome High School in 1958.
 * Jack Nelsen, member of the Idaho House of Representatives, lives in Jerome
 * William Royer, Congressman, was born in Jerome.
 * Nikki Sixx, the bassist for the rock band Mötley Crüe, lived in Jerome.
 * Brett Thompson, racing driver, was born in Jerome.

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Athol, Idaho

Athol ; is a city in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. The population was 709 at the 2020 census, up from 692 in the 2010 census. It is part of the Coeur d'Alene Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the entire county. Its main attraction is Silverwood Theme Park.

Description
Athol contains the Silverwood Theme Park. Several miles east of the city is the historic Farragut State Park, located at the southern end of Lake Pend Oreille. In March 2022, Dollar General opened its first storefront in the state of Idaho in Athol.

History
A post office called the Athol Post Office has been in operation since 1895. The city may be named after the Duke of Atholl.

The City of Athol website details a brief history as follows:

Until the early 1800s when explorers/trappers began coming into the area, Native American tribes, primarily of the Coeur d’ Alene and Spokane Tribes, had exclusive use of the land as they migrated through the region en route to their encampments near the area's many lakes and streams.

All this changed when the Northern Pacific Railroad station was built in Athol in 1882, and settlers hoped for a vast agricultural paradise. The depot was established in Athol on its line between Hauser Junction and Sandpoint. In 1895, town residents consisting of mostly railroad employees and homesteaders successfully petitioned postal authorities for a post office.

The white pine forest first attracted early settlers to Athol, and logging, milling, and agriculture created prosperity. However, the location of the new community was on state lands. In 1903, lots in Athol were auctioned by the state. State surveyors platted the new township but, apparently, did not record the change in ownership. For many years, the town's residents did not have title to their land. Eventually the state corrected the problem.

Athol was first known as Colton, the town was renamed Athol by a settler who came from Athol, Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Athol was named after a town in Scotland named for the Duke of Atholl. No one knows for sure if Athol, Idaho was named by a descendent of the same family or if the name was just brought west during the 19th century.

In 1900, the Methodist congregation built a church that also served as a school until 1902, when school patrons built their first school building. In December 1902 Hackett & Wilson opened a sawmill near the city. The mill became the city's largest employer and had the capacity of producing 25,000 board feet of lumber per day. By 1903, there were many businesses opened, including the Pacific Hotel, a drugstore, a smithy, a jewelry store, restaurants, a mercantile company, and a saloon.

Athol's first water well was dug by hand by Joe Pricsha and his crew. It was over 350 feet deep. They dug into a large boulder, so they had to dig around it, which made a curve in the shaft. A 5hp pump motor was installed, which supplied the town with water. Later, another shaft with a larger pump was installed in the same hand-dug hole.

Geography
Athol is located at 47.94611°N, -116.70722°W (47.946024, -116.707349), at an elevation of 2392 ft above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, all of it being land.

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $30,595, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $17,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,632. About 11.0% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 23.7% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 692 people, 282 households, and 176 families residing in the city. The population density was 875.9 PD/sqmi. There were 305 housing units at an average density of 386.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.9% Native American, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 282 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

Notable person

 * Hattie Johnson, Olympic shooter, resident of Athol

title: Athol, Idaho