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Ashton, Idaho

Ashton is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,127 at the 2010 census, and it is part of the Rexburg Micropolitan Statistical Area. The district is noted for seed potato production and bills itself as the world's largest seed potato growing area.

Railroad
In 1900, the Union Pacific Railroad, under the careful watch of the Oregon Short Line (OSL) and St. Anthony Railroad Company, brought the railroad into the Upper Snake River Valley from Idaho Falls to St. Anthony, Idaho, 14 mi southwest of what became Ashton. The venture had considerable local support and official support from the LDS Church. Following successful construction and operation of the St. Anthony Railroad, Union Pacific, under the careful watch of the OSL and the Yellowstone Park Railroad Company, began plans for another railroad from St. Anthony to the Madison River entrance of Yellowstone National Park or to what is now known as West Yellowstone. For years, Union Pacific wanted improved rail access to Yellowstone's geyser basins and to Old Faithful Inn, that opened in 1904. Old Faithful Inn was only 30 mi from the Madison River entrance, nearly half the distance from the Northern Entrance at Gardiner, Montana that was served by the Northern Pacific Railroad. The planned route for the new railroad was through Marysville, up Warm River Canyon into the forested Island Park country, and on over the Continental Divide at Rea's Pass into what became West Yellowstone.

Despite the obvious economic advantages and support, the residents of Marysville, perfectly happy without a railroad, resisted the new railroad intruding upon their land and into their lives. The matter was expeditiously resolved when Union Pacific decided to build the railroad through a new town one mile (1.6 km) west of Marysville named after the OSL Chief Engineer, William Ashton. The founding of Ashton and the first scheduled train service to Ashton both occurred in 1906 with predictable results. Ashton quickly sprang to life while Marysville slowly declined into near oblivion. One of the two founding fathers, H. G. "Fess" Fuller, became the long-time Mayor of Ashton and the other, Charles C. Moore, went on to become Governor of Idaho.

The Yellowstone Branch, as the new railroad was known, was very unusual in that it was built primarily for passenger service and secondarily for freight. Aesthetic stone depots, rather than standard wooden ones, were built at Rexburg, Idaho, and at West Yellowstone to lure and impress tourists traveling to Yellowstone National Park and Old Faithful Inn. In addition to regular freight and passenger service, there were two special named trains, the Yellowstone Special and the Yellowstone Express, that ran to West Yellowstone in the summer tourist season. From Ashton north, the railroad was never plowed of snow, except in spring, so that Ashton became the wintertime rail terminus for the entire region.

Development
Beginning in 1910, Ashton was the railhead used for the construction of Jackson Lake Dam in Grand Teton National Park by the Bureau of Reclamation. For several years, materials and equipment were freighted by wagon from the Reclamation Building in Ashton to the dam site at Moran, Wyoming on what was known as the Ashton-Moran Road or Reclamation Road, as the locals called it, that ran 56 mi over the north end of the Teton Range. Union Pacific then built the Teton Valley Branch railroad to Driggs and Victor from Ashton and completed in 1912. They built an engine house and other railroad facilities in Ashton to service the Teton Valley Branch and the Yellowstone Branch. These and further developments in the area soon made Ashton prosper and become one of the more important towns in Eastern Idaho.

American Dog Derby

Ashton, being at the head of the Snake River Plain and at the end of the Yellowstone moisture channel, has 20 inches of precipitation annually (according to usclimatedata.com). Not as much snow as the typical ski town in Colorado as Crested Butte gets over 40 inches in January alone (according to usclimatedata.com). See "Effects on Climate" in article "Snake River Plain"). Ashton was also the wintertime rail terminus for the region and where there was considerable development in the higher country north and east of Ashton, there arose a need for wintertime travel to the snowbound areas around Ashton. People began using the only wintertime transportation available at the time...dogsled. There became several accomplished mushers in the area whose livelihood became their dog teams. The many mushers, dog teams and their abilities were fun topics of conversation and it was not long before a race was organized that, by fate, would become the world-famous American Dog Derby.

The legend goes that a few of the boys were socializing in the barbershop one quiet winter day when Jay Ball, a beloved Ashton businessman, hatched his idea of a dog race after reading about dog races held in Alaska and Canada. The idea resonated with local mushers and businessmen alike and the first race, a simple 55 mi run down the unplowed Yellowstone Branch from West Yellowstone to Ashton, was held on March 4, 1917. A blizzard held up the finish making spectators wait two days to see what was supposed to be a one-day race, but it was enough of a success that it was promoted and held again the following year. Union Pacific Railroad, always advancing their interests, helped to promote the races. The second race, designed to be more spectator friendly, was held in the open fields around Ashton on a figure-eight course with Ashton at the intersection so that teams would come running through town twice each lap. Interest in the American Dog Derby grew. Union Pacific brought spectators in special trains and by the early twenties, thousands of people thronged the streets of Ashton each February to see mushers and dogs come charging down Main Street on one of their laps. It may have been Ashton's beautiful view of the Tetons, it may have been the happy cast of characters involved, but for whatever reason, by 1923, the American Dog Derby had captured the imagination of the western world. Newspaper correspondents and newsreel cameramen came from distant cities seeking the inside story of the American Dog Derby while crowds grew to 10,000 or more people in this town of less than two thousand. Winning mushers became celebrities and some became wealthy. A female musher nicknamed Whistling Lyd toured the United States and Canada, appeared in a movie, and may have been on her way to being a movie star when she died of pneumonia in 1930. The buildup to and the results of the American Dog Derby were reported by newspapers and by newsreels in the Americas, in Europe, and elsewhere. Ashton was dubbed, “the best known American town in the world.”

Seed potatoes Ashton was first and foremost a farming community, as the soil of the area is rich and the water is plentiful. Shortly after the first settlers arrived in the 1890s, several canals were developed to divert water from streams running off the Yellowstone Plateau and Teton Range. Some farmland, mostly to the east, is high enough and close enough to the Teton Range that crops can grow without irrigation due to increased rainfall. The relatively high altitude limited crops to those requiring a short growing season such as grain and alfalfa. Seed potatoes were not tried as a crop until 1920 but as it turns out, the area is perfect for seed potatoes. The short growing season keeps the potatoes desirably small, and the long, cold winters create the ideal conditions for seed. The longtime enemy to potato farming is potato blight, a form of mold that reproduces from spores in the soil and sickens the potato plant. Ashton's winters clean the soil of these mold spores with a long, deep and killing freeze. Potato blight never spreads because the soil is clean and free of spores each spring. After realizing this, farmers organized, hired inspectors, and began selling certified seed potatoes giving buyers comfort that Ashton seed was free of molds and disease. This enabled them to demand a premium price for these potatoes grown in the clean soils around Ashton and the area quickly became the largest seed potato producing area in the world as it is still known today.

Geography and climate
Ashton is located at 44.07222°N, -111.44778°W (44.072092, -111.447858), at an elevation of 5259 ft above mean sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.66 sqmi, all of it land.

Ashton is 18 mi from the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park, 24 mi from Grand Teton National Park and 39 mi from the Grand Teton with a clear view. Ashton is surrounded by farmland but is less than five miles (8 km) from the Targhee National Forest. There are four rivers within 10 mi of Ashton, and all are outstanding trout streams: the Henrys Fork of the Snake River, Fall River, the Teton River and Warm River. Also nearby are three notable waterfalls: Upper Mesa Falls and Lower Mesa Falls, both on the Henrys Fork, and Cave Falls on Fall River.

Moisture channel
Ashton's climate is unique and distinct relative to most of the U.S. northern Intermountain West. Ashton's annual precipitation, at 20 in, is among the highest in southern Idaho and yet Ashton is not in the mountains. Further, the areas five miles (8 km) north or five miles (8 km) east of Ashton receive over 30 in of precipitation while St. Anthony, only 13 mi to the southwest, receives only 14 in. This unusually high precipitation in the Ashton area is due to the geography of southern Idaho and Yellowstone. The Snake River Plain, formed by the Yellowstone hotspot across southern Idaho, creates a moisture channel that extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Ashton and Yellowstone area. Average monthly precipitation in Ashton shows a transitional regime. Precipitation peaks first in December–January, reflecting influence from Pacific Ocean-originating storms during the winter season, and second in May and June, reflecting showers and thunderstorms that create a May/June rainfall peak that prevails in nearby Montana and Wyoming. Ashton has relatively drier summers (July/August). This area marks the virtually easternmost extremity of the typical Pacific Northwest annual precipitation pattern, with its dry summers. According to the Köppen climate classification, Ashton has a dry-summer humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification: Dsb).

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 1,127 people, 397 households and 286 families residing in the city. The population density was 1707.6 /sqmi. There were 451 housing units at an average density of 683.3 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 85.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 12.2% from other races and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.6% of the population.

There were 397 households, of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.34.

The median age was 33.4 years. 32.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender make-up was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
At of the 2000 census, there were 1,129 people, 395 households and 285 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,065.0 /sqmi. There were 466 housing units at an average density of 852.4 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 86.71% White, 0.44% African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 11.43% from other races and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.91% of the population.

There were 395 households, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.43.

33.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64 and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median household income was $30,282 and the median family income was $35,515. Males had a median income of $27,273 and females $22,000. The per capita income was $13,731. About 13.7% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The public schools in Ashton are North Fremont High School and Middle School and Ashton Elementary, operated by the Fremont County Joint School District #215, headquartered in St. Anthony.

Notable residents

 * Ryan Hamilton, stand-up comic, born in Ashton. He frequently refers to Ashton in his act.

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Drummond, Idaho

Drummond is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 16 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Drummond is located at 43.99917°N, -111.34389°W (43.999147, -111.343769).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.10 sqmi, all of it land.

Drummond is east of U.S. Highway 20 on State Highway 32.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 16 people, 8 households, and 3 families residing in the city. The population density was 160.0 PD/sqmi. There were 10 housing units at an average density of 100.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White and 6.3% from two or more races.

There were 8 households, of which 12.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, and 62.5% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 37.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age in the city was 51.5 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 18.8% were from 45 to 64; and 37.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 15 people, 7 households, and 3 families residing in the city. The population density was 139.9 PD/sqmi. There were 12 housing units at an average density of 111.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.67% of the population.

There were 7 households, out of which none had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 57.1% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 6.7% under the age of 18, 20.0% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 133.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $12,500, and the median income for a family was $52,917. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,164. There were no families and 35.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Island Park, Idaho

Island Park is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The city's population was 286 at the 2010 census, up from 215 in 2000. The city was incorporated by owners of the many lodges and resorts along U.S. Route 20 in 1947, primarily to circumvent Idaho's liquor laws that prohibited the sale of liquor outside of city limits. It is only 500 ft wide in most locations yet, at 33 mi, claims to have the longest "Main Street" in the world.

Island Park is part of the Rexburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

City geography
Island Park is located at 44.49972°N, -111.33861°W (44.4996, −111.3387), at an elevation of 6293 ft above sea level, making it the highest city in Idaho.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.77 sqmi, of which, 6.64 sqmi is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

Regional geography
The area was known as Island Park long before the 33 mi-long town was incorporated. The area known as Island Park is mostly a large crater or caldera named the Henry's Fork Caldera that was created by the same hotspot that created the earlier Island Park Caldera and the later Yellowstone Caldera. In addition to the portion which lies on the Henry's Fork Caldera, about a third of what is known as Island Park is north of the caldera, extending across Henry's Lake Flat and Henry's Lake towards the Idaho/Montana border. Henry's Lake Flat is a flat bottomed valley between high mountain ranges, with Henrys Lake at the northwest end of the flats. Mount Jefferson, south of Henry's Lake, is 10203 ft high and Targhee Peak, north of Henrys Lake is 10240 ft high. The most famous of Island Park's peaks, however, is the 9886 ft Sawtell Peak, south of Henrys Lake near Mount Jefferson. The peak is known for its beauty and is named for a perceived resemblance to a Native American chief's profile while napping. The peak has also been called Chief Rains in the Face. Sawtell Peak is topped by a FAA radar dome and is visible from nearly anywhere in Island Park.

Although much smaller than either the Island Park Caldera or the Yellowstone Caldera, the Henry's Fork Caldera is still one of the largest calderas in the world and is the only large caldera in the Yellowstone region that is plainly visible. It has a nearly level 20 mi wide circular floor that slopes slightly towards the southeast. The caldera floor is at about 6000 ft of elevation with the rim generally being several hundred feet higher. The Henry's Lake Flat area, north of the caldera, is a little higher. Henry's Lake sits at about 6500 ft, with the flats sloping slightly southward towards the caldera.

The Island Park area is mostly forested with many meadows and grasslands. It is mostly level, but is surrounded by forested hills and high mountains in the north. The Henrys Fork of the Snake River meanders through Island Park with its headwaters at Henry's Lake and at Big Springs (Idaho). The Henry's Fork is impounded by Island Park Dam to form Island Park Reservoir outside the north rim of the caldera. In fact, the entire south bank of Island Park Reservoir is formed by the northern slope of the caldera. The Henry's Fork crosses through the caldera and then cascades off from it at Upper and Lower Mesa Falls.

The geography of Island Park is actually unique and distinctive. It is largely flat and it has unusually high precipitation. Island Park is at the same 6000 ft elevation as Teton Valley, Idaho, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, or the Centennial Valley, Montana; yet while these nearby areas are semi-arid prairie or even desert areas receiving less than 12 in of precipitation annually, Island Park is forested and green with many streams, ponds, lakes, and meadows. Island Park receives well over 30 in of precipitation annually, with parts receiving over 50 in. That is, Island Park has three times the rainfall and snowfall as nearby areas of the same elevation.

The Snake River Plain that was also formed by the Yellowstone hotspot aligns with the gap between the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges along the West Coast of the United States so that there is a moisture channel that extends from the distant Pacific Ocean, between the Cascades and Sierra Nevada, through the Rocky Mountains to Island Park.

This abundant precipitation in Island Park falls on the relatively level floor of the caldera, where it forms numerous meandering streams, ponds, marshes, and meadows. It also falls on the higher areas to the east along the Yellowstone Park border, where it percolates though the granular volcanic deposits to emerge as some of the largest springs in the world. Big Springs, Buffalo River Springs, and Warm River Springs all are 1st Magnitude springs, and they form some of the crystal-clear meandering streams that the area is famous for.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 286 people, 122 households, and 74 families residing in the city. The population density was 43.1 PD/sqmi. There were 692 housing units at an average density of 104.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.6% of the population.

There were 122 households, of which 19.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 34.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.5% male and 46.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 215 people, 90 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density was 34.6 PD/sqmi. There were 425 housing units at an average density of 68.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.81% White, 0.93% Asian, 2.33% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.19% of the population.

There were 90 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $22,292 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,617. About 21.0% of families and 23.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Climate
Island Park has a humid continental climate (Dsb), bordering on a subarctic climate (Dsc). Summer days are usually warm, with nights dropping to temperatures around 40, while winters are very cold, with massive yearly snowfall averaging 215 inches (546 cm). It is the site of Idaho's lowest recorded temperature, -60 F, on January 18, 1943.

Assimilated communities
In addition to the former unincorporated community, Island Park, for which the incorporated city was named, the city either originally included, or subsequently added, several other formerly unincorporated communities:

 * Flat Rock (also known as Macks Inn)
 * Lake
 * Last Chance
 * Staley Springs

Airport
Island Park is served by Henry's Lake Airport, which is not located within the city limits, but just west and south of the northern end of the city.

Roads
Island Park is currently served by one U.S. Highway and one state highway; and was previously served by another U.S. Highway and another state highway:
 * Current highways
 * , which runs north–south through most of the city
 * , which begins in the northern part of the city and runs northwest through the northern part of the city and on to Montana
 * Former highways
 * (1926–1981), the former routing of this highway follows the current route of US-20 this part of Idaho; in 1981 with the completion of Interstate 15, US-191 was rerouted such that it no longer enters Idaho
 * , formerly ran the length of South Big Springs Loop (from US-20 in the Flat Rock area of the city [also known as Macks Inn] easterly to Henrys Fork); this route has since been decommissioned

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Newdale, Idaho

Newdale is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 337 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
In the early 1900s, there were only a few homes and farms scattered across the vast terrain east of Teton City. Early settlers in this area include family names such as Siddoway, Briggs, and Schwendiman. The Schwendiman family, consisting of 6 brothers and their mother, a widow, relocated from Paris Idaho to Teton Idaho in 1894. As the Schwendiman brothers grew older and married, they began to homestead and dry farm in the area east of Newdale, and obtained land in 160 acre parcels via the Homestead Acts. Part of this land includes where the City of Newdale now sits. Many families in this area would live on their farms, working from spring to fall, but would move to Teton or other nearby towns during the winter months.

In 1912, a one-room rock school house was built in Bowerman, an area 2 miles east of present-day Newdale, to accommodate approximately 15 school children living in the surrounding area. The school house was also used for LDS Church meetings. Bowerman may have developed into a village, if had not been for the railroad being built in the Newdale area, which encouraged growth.

The Oregon Short Line Railroad wanted to expand into this part of the country and on June 27, 1914, purchased a right of way from brothers Sam and Fred Schwendiman to lay tracks for a new branch line. The new railroad attracted people to Newdale and in 1914 the Edwin Moroni Stocks family built a house and the Leo Schofield family built a cabin. Mrs. Hansine C. Hansen, a widow, was also one of the first people to move in, and had her sons move her house from Teton, perhaps early in 1915. Burt Garner was also one of the first to build a home and move in, and he also started a grocery store.

Sam and Fred Schwendiman incorporated the Newdale Investment Company for commercial purposes, which erected a rock building that housed, on the ground floor, a hardware supply and drug store. The other part of the building was leased to the First National Bank of Newdale, an independent bank managed by G.C. Alden. Upstairs, a fine recreation hall was completed for dancing, with a stage where operettas and drama productions could be given. The facility formally opened in June 1915 and attracted considerable attention at the time. A train depot was also built in 1915, and catered to both freight and passenger service. Later that summer, in August, a group of men representing the Chamber of Commerce came to Newdale by train and were entertained at this community center before making the loop back to Idaho Falls.

The US Post Office established a Newdale Post Office and on February 15, 1916, appointed Sam Schwendiman as the first post master.

On March 17, 1916, the water system was completed, including a wooden elevated water storage tank and underground wooded water mains. The project cost $15,000 (some records say $18,000).

The Newdale Investment Company made land available for the townsite of Newdale, which was surveyed and plotted by engineers Cotton and Wilson in April 1916. In May, several hundred shade trees, apple trees, and other fruit trees were planted throughout the town. The LDS Newdale Ward was organized on December 17, 1916, with Lester Hanson as the first bishop. School and church meetings were held in a vacant building on Main Street. In 1916, a contract was negotiated with the Utah Power and Light Company, to bring electricity to Newdale. Telephone service came shortly after. The Idaho Falls Daily Post published a notice with headlines that read: "Newdale bright lights beckon to the world. All over the Upper Snake Valley the question has been asked, 'What are these many electric lights we see twinkling up on the bench every night?'" The Village of Newdale was incorporated in January 1917. The first town board was: Joseph Fleischman as chairman, Frank Williams as clerk, Burt L. Garner as treasurer, and Edwin Stocks, George Bean, Henry Campeau as board members. In the fall of 1915 an incorporated Company, known as the Farmer's Warehouse Company, built a large warehouse in Newdale, which became the shipping point for crops raised in the surrounding area. Sugar beets were the main crop of the area, followed by grains, alfalfa, and seed peas. Potatoes would become the main crop after 1920.

In 1918, the Spanish Influenza hit, and the whole town masked their faces when going out in public. School was let out for the year because of the flu. The year 1918 produced one of the best crops that has even been produced in this area. Newdale grew rapidly and by 1919, after being only four years old, it had a national bank, a mercantile and drug store, a barber shop, a blacksmith, a carpenter shop, a printing shop, a real estate office, a livery stable, several general stores, lumber yards, hardware stores, implement yards, warehouses, grain elevators, commission houses, hotels, restaurants, and an opera house. It is estimated that Newdale doubled in size in 1919. The value of city lots had raised several times.

The people of Newdale were very progressive and hard workers and had a desire to make the area a truly good place to live. In December 1919, an 8-room, brick school house was completed on a piece of land donated by Sam Schwendiman, where the Newdale City Park is today. Leigh Chantrill was a young boy at the time, and later said: "It was really exciting when the new school house was completed enough so we could use it for school and church meetings". Its classrooms were heated by wood stove, and had no indoor plumbing. A playground was also built including swings and a baseball diamond. Students would attend school in Newdale from 1st to 8th grade, and then go to school in Teton for freshman and sophomore years, and Sugar City for high school. The Newdale school house was also used for LDS church meetings until a church house was built in 1952.

An agriculture depression in the early 1920s hurt the town, and many families lost their homes and farms to creditors, and were forced to leave Newdale. In 1924, when John Schwendiman was asked to be bishop of the Newdale LDS ward, he said this about the state of the town: “Newdale was half deserted. Some houses had burned down. Others were moved away and several were empty. The town was bonded for over $100,000 for the school house and water works.” The Great Depression of the 1930s had similar negative effects. The beat dump closed down but the potato industry would continue to expand. By 1944, only $1000 had been paid off in principal on the cities debts. The 1940s brought a new generation of farmers, with a lot of thought and effort being put towards irrigation. They used wells and dams. Sprinkler irrigation would double or triple the amount of usable farm land in the area.

An LDS church house was completed and dedicated in 1952.

In 1967, the City of Newdale purchased the Newdale School house and property, which was no longer in use, and turned it into a city park over the next few years. It was also at this time that the streets of Newdale were officially named (from West to East): R.R. Street (Railroad), Main Street, Church Street, Park Street, and Schwendiman Park Road.

A swimming pool was built in Newdale with a new well to supply the water. The pool failed shortly after opening, due to lack of patronage. Newdale wells produce warm water.

Newdale is the nearest city to the Teton Dam, which failed on June 5, 1976. Newdale did not receive any flooding or damage, due to its elevation and position relative to the dam.

Memories
"I remember riding in the old Nash truck to deliver grain to the Farmer's Warehouse where Walter's potato business is now located. My Uncle Leigh Martineau drove the truck which was an army surplus truck from World War I. It traveled so slow that they would trail a wagon behind it loaded with wheat, about one hundred sacks on the truck and trailer. He would wait in a long time to get unloaded." - J. Leigh Chantrill, story took place approximately 1918 - 1922.

"In the prohibition days when it was illegal to sell liquors in any form, the following took place in Newdale: Two young men from Newdale, Lee Clark and Delray Huff, went to work for the government as informants, or stool pigeons as they were called. They would buy liquor from the bootleggers, then they would report the bootleggers to the government law enforcement officers. Lee Clark and Delray Huff worked for the government and turned in a Mr. McCarrel and his fellow bootlegger a Mr. Fox. Fox and McCarrel came up to Newdale one night to shoot Lee Clark and Delray Huff. Gerald Clark, who was Lee Clark's brother, got involved in the plot and was shot and killed just south of the Newdale store, by Fox and McCarrel. It was a sad time for the people of Newdale, because Mr. Gerald Clark had a family. After a long trial in the St. Anthony Court House, Mr. McCarrel and Mr. Fox were sent to the State Penitentiary. The headstone at the grave of Gerold Clark, in the Teton-Newdale Cemetery shows that he died in 1930." - Author Unknown, Source: In the book compiled by Norman and Ruby Ross.

More information about the murder can be found here.

Geography
Newdale is located at 43.88611°N, -111.60361°W (43.886196, -111.603699), one mile below the Teton Dam.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 sqmi (134.4 acres), all of it land.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 323 people, 104 households, and 90 families residing in the city. The population density was 1538.1 PD/sqmi. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 533.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.7% White, 7.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.7% of the population.

There were 104 households, of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.8% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 13.5% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 31.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 358 people, 98 households, and 83 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,458.3 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 448.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.75% White, 0.28% African American, 13.69% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.92% of the population.

There were 98 households, out of which 53.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.65 and the average family size was 4.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 41.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,938, and the median income for a family was $41,500. Males had a median income of $35,455 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,532. About 11.5% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Newdale, Idaho


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Parker, Idaho

Parker is a city in southeastern Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 305 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Parker is located at 43.95861°N, -111.75917°W (43.958477, -111.759204).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 305 people, 99 households, and 76 families residing in the city. The population density was 871.4 PD/sqmi. There were 107 housing units at an average density of 305.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 2.3% Native American, and 3.0% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 99 households, of which 48.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.2% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.66.

The median age in the city was 28.2 years. 37.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 18.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 319 people, 96 households, and 74 families residing in the city. The population density was 901.8 PD/sqmi. There were 101 housing units at an average density of 285.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.49% White, 1.88% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population.

There were 96 households, out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.32 and the average family size was 3.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 41.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 12.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $34,444. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,265. About 13.2% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 22.5% of those age 65 or over.

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St. Anthony, Idaho

St. Anthony is a city in and the county seat of Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 3,542 at the 2010 census, up from 3,342 in 2000. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Previous to the foundation of St. Anthony, Major Andrew Henry established a short-lived fort a few miles west of where the city stands today. This post was last used in the Fall of 1811, but left a lasting mark on the area as Henry is the namesake for the Henrys Fork of the Snake River, which St. Anthony sits along.

The early history of the city is disputed, with some sources pointing toward St. Anthony being founded in 1888 by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, while others point to it being established in 1890. About this same time, a bridge was built over the Henrys Fork where St. Anthony stands today. The city was named after Saint Anthony Falls in Minnesota.

The railroad came to St. Anthony in 1899 and the first post office was established in 1901. Charles C. Moore arrived on the first train to the city. He taught school in the city and served as postmaster from 1908 to 1913 before being elected as governor of Idaho in 1922. He later died in St. Anthony at the age of 92.

Early in the life of the city, businesses would close their doors around noon on Wednesday to enjoy a day of rest and for the city's ball team to play against those in neighboring towns.

The first LDS Stake to be headquartered in St. Anthony, the Yellowstone Stake, was established in 1909 with David O. McKay presiding at the proceedings. By 1912 the Yellowstone Tabernacle had been erected by the church at a cost of $79,074, which would have cost $1.9 million in 2016.

The first county courthouse was built in 1909, with the first cinema opening in 1911 to show silent films. By 1928 the city had two motion picture theaters, the Rialto and the Rex. The Rialto was the first to bring motion pictures containing audio to St. Anthony.

Today the current post office and the current courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.55 sqmi, of which, 1.53 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water. St. Anthony is located along the Henrys Fork of the Snake River and on US Highway 20 about 10 miles northeast of Rexburg. The city is situated about 70 miles from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,542 people, 1,118 households, and 857 families residing in the city. The population density was 2315.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,252 housing units at an average density of 818.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 10.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.9% of the population.

There were 1,118 households, of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.3% 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 2.94 and the average family size was 3.39.

The median age in the city was 29.8 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 20.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,342 people, 1,091 households, and 819 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,565.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,218 housing units at an average density of 934.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.05% White, 0.21% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 7.09% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.38% of the population.

There were 1,091 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.47.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,023, and the median income for a family was $37,995. Males had a median income of $26,625 versus $22,734 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,898. About 10.3% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and recreation
Within St. Anthony there are several city parks and walking trails offering many different recreational activities. Along the south side of the Henrys Fork there is the Greenway Trail, which starts near the US 20 junction with Bridge Street and continues south for a few miles. There is also a swimming area along the river, several baseball diamonds and a skate park.

Located north and northwest of the city is the St. Anthony Sand Dunes, a 10,600 acre area of white quartz sand protected by a wilderness study area and containing one of the largest herds of wintering elk in the United States. Along with the 2,500 elk that winter near the sand dunes, there are also 1,500 mule deer and 500 moose in the area. During their time in around the sand dunes, the big game will shed their antlers and come spring, several hundred people are known to come to the dunes to collect these. This area is also popular for off-road vehicles and bonfires. There are several resorts surrounding the dunes. Some of the dunes reach up to 400 feet tall.

Government and infrastructure
The Idaho Department of Correction operates the St. Anthony Work Camp in St. Anthony.

The United States Postal Service operates the Saint Anthony Post Office in Saint Anthony.

St. Anthony is part of the Fremont County Joint School District. Within the city there is Henrys Fork Elementary, South Fremont Junior High and South Fremont Senior High. For both junior and senior high school, St. Anthony draws in students from nearby Parker and Teton.

Climate
St. Anthony experiences a continental climate (Köppen Dfb) with long, cold, snowy winters and hot summers.

Notable people

 * Brandon Bair, former NFL player for Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, and Philadelphia Eagles.
 * Earl W. Bascom, rodeo pioneer, inventor, cowboy artist and sculptor, actor, Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee, "Father of Modern Rodeo"
 * Jason Buck, former NFL defensive lineman (Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins) and Super Bowl XXVI Champion
 * Brad Harris, television and film actor
 * Sherman P. Lloyd, Utah State Senator and Member of the United States House of Representatives from Utah
 * Charles C. Moore, politician who served as governor of Idaho from 1923 to 1927.
 * Dean Cain, Reserve Police officer
 * Erik Estrada, Reserve Police Officer

title: St. Anthony, Idaho


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Teton, Idaho

Teton is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 735 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Teton is located at 43.88778°N, -111.66917°W (43.887664, -111.669289).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.68 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 735 people, 251 households, and 201 families living in the city. The population density was 1080.9 PD/sqmi. There were 268 housing units at an average density of 394.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 79.6% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.2% of the population.

There were 251 households, of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.9% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the city was 30.5 years. 32.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 569 people, 192 households, and 144 families living in the city. The population density was 1,212.0 PD/sqmi. There were 211 housing units at an average density of 449.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.69% White, 0.18% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 7.03% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.76% of the population.

There were 192 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% 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 3.50.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,409, and the median income for a family was $35,278. Males had a median income of $25,147 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,186. About 17.2% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Teton, Idaho


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Warm River, Idaho

Warm River is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 3 at the 2010 census, making it the least populous city in Idaho. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Warm River was incorporated in the 1940s in order to bring the small resort community in compliance with state law restricting liquor licenses to only incorporated municipalities.

Geography
Warm River is located at 44.11444°N, -111.3175°W (44.114560, -111.317528).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.73 sqmi, of which, 0.72 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3 people, 2 households, and 0 families residing in the city. The population density was 4.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5 housing units at an average density of 6.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 2 households, of which 100.0% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.50 and the average family size was 0.00.

The median age in the city was 56.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 0 were from 25 to 44; 2 were from 45 to 64; and 1 were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 1 male and 2 females.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 10 people, 3 households, and 3 families residing in the city. The population density was 13.6 /mi2. There were 4 housing units at an average density of 5.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 3 households, out of which none had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 33.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 0.0% were non-families. The average household and family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 10.0% from 45 to 64, and 40.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 150.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 150.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,250, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $8,750 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,022. None of the population was below the poverty line.

title: Warm River, Idaho


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Emmett, Idaho

Emmett is a city in Gem County, Idaho, United States. The population was 6,557 at the 2010 census, up from 5,490 in 2000. It is the county seat and the only city in the county. Emmett is part of the Boise−Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Emmett, ID is a town on the southern bank of the Payette River that grew up around a ferry crossing of the Payette River. Emmett was originally called Martinsville, named after Nathaniel Martin who, along with Jonathan Smith, built the ferry crossing. Next, the name was changed to "Emmettville," because it was primarily a post office named after Emmett Cahalan, the son of Tom Cahalan, an early settler of the area. The post office was later moved but the town retained the name. A few years later the "ville" was dropped and the post office and town became simply Emmett. In 1883 James Wardwell had the town platted, and in 1900 the town was incorporated as Emmett. Later, in March 1902, the Idaho Northern railroad came to the valley.

After the closing of the mines in 1906, the power lines were extended to Emmett. A series of irrigation projects made it possible for more rapid expansion of the town as the major service center for a farming and fruit-growing valley. In the early 1900s fruit packers adopted the label of "Gem of Plenty" because of the fertility of the valley. During the mining era the valley was known as the "garden" for the mining regions.

While campaigning for a return to Congress in 1934, Robert M. McCracken died in an automobile accident near Emmett. His vehicle went through a guard rail and tumbled down Freezeout Hill.

Until 2001, the city was home to a Boise Cascade manufacturing facility. The Black Canyon diversion dam on the Payette River, built in the early 1920s, is east of the city.

Rising some 5906 ft above sea level, Squaw Butte, named by [Confederate Settlers new to the area]; Native Americans who used this area as their winter resort, stands at the north end of the valley. The Payette River was named after Francois Payette, a fur trader from Quebec who was put in charge of old Fort Boise in 1818 and traveled through the area. Permanent settlement began in the early 1860s, after gold discoveries in the Boise Basin brought people over the established stage and pack train routes. Two of these trails joined at the Payette River north of the present river bridge in Emmett.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.82 sqmi, of which 2.80 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water. It is located south of the Payette River, at an elevation of 2362 ft above sea level.

Climate
Emmett experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cold, moist winters and hot, dry summers.

2020 census
''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.''

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,647 people, 2,773 households, and 1,790 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,557 people, 2,616 households, and 1,635 families living in the city. The population density was 2341.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,916 housing units at an average density of 1041.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.6% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.7% of the population.

There were 2,616 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 36.3 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,490 people, 2,095 households, and 1,412 families living in the city. The population density was 3,022.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,264 housing units at an average density of 1,246.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.60% White, 0.07% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 5.79% from other races, and 2.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.57% of the population.

There were 2,095 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,480, and the median income for a family was $34,663. Males had a median income of $30,598 versus $19,088 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,027. About 16.3% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 16.5% of those age 65 or over.

Highways

 * ID-16.svg - SH-16 (south) - connects to Eagle/Boise (southeast) via SH-44
 * ID-52.svg - SH-52 - to Payette/Ontario (west) and Horseshoe Bend (east)

Education
There is a single K-12 school district in the county: Emmett Independent School District 221.

Residents of Gem County are in the area (but not the taxation zone) for College of Western Idaho.

Notable people

 * Carlos Bilbao, member of the Idaho House of Representatives.
 * Sarah Downs, 2013 Miss Idaho.
 * Hattie Johnson, Olympic shooter.
 * Brad Little, Governor of Idaho
 * Aaron Paul, Emmy Award-winning actor born in Emmett.
 * Clayne L. Pope, professor of economics at Brigham Young University.
 * Paul Graham Popham, U.S. Special Forces Vietnam, Bronze Star. General Manager McGraw Hill, Inc. AIDS activist.
 * Steven Thayn, member of Idaho Senate
 * Ammon Bundy, leader of the Occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

title: Emmett, Idaho


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Bliss, Idaho

Bliss is a city in Gooding County, Idaho, United States. The population was 318 at the 2010 census. It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names. It has been documented in a photography book published in 2022 as a "disappearing" town.

Geography
Bliss is located at 42.92611°N, -114.94861°W (42.926123, -114.948697).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 sqmi, all of it land.

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

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $25,313, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $29,821 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,731. About 11.5% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.2% of those 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 318 people, 117 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density was 512.9 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 222.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 72.3% White, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 23.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.6% of the population.

There were 117 households, of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.65.

The median age in the city was 34.8 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 8.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

Education
Bliss is in the Bliss Joint School District 234.

Gooding County is in the catchment area, but not the taxation zone, for College of Southern Idaho.

title: Bliss, Idaho


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Gooding, Idaho

Gooding is the county seat and largest city of Gooding County, Idaho, United States. The population was 3,567 at the 2010 census.

The city is named for Frank R. Gooding, a local sheep rancher who became a prominent political figure in Idaho in the early 20th century, serving as both Governor of Idaho and a United States Senator. The original name of Gooding was Toponis.

Gooding is home to the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind.

The world's largest factory for barrel cheese, the raw product for processed cheese, is located in Gooding. It has a capacity of 120,000 metric tons per year of barrel cheese and belongs to the Glanbia group. Gooding is also home to Gooding High School and Gooding Middle School.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,567 people, 1,395 households, and 864 families residing in the city. The population density was 2410.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,537 housing units at an average density of 1038.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 11.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.9% of the population.

There were 1,395 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% 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 3.26.

The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 19% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,384 people, 1,304 households, and 842 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,461.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,397 housing units at an average density of 1,016.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.51% White, 0.15% African American, 1.60% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 5.97% from other races, and 2.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.80% of the population.

There were 1,304 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,316, and the median income for a family was $33,309. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $16,926 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,752. About 12.4% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

Geography
Gooding is located at 42.93722°N, -114.71361°W (42.937097, -114.713480), near the confluence of the Big Wood River and Little Wood River, which merge to form the Malad River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.49 sqmi, of which, 1.48 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Gooding has a cold semi arid climate (BSk).

Government and infrastructure
The Gooding Fire District maintains its fire station in Gooding.

Education
There are six schools based in Gooding; four in the Gooding Joint School District, the North Valley Academy charter school, and the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind. Another school, Gooding College, closed in 1938.

College of Southern Idaho maintains a Gooding Center. Gooding County is in the catchment area, but not the taxation zone, for College of Southern Idaho.

There is also a public library.

Gooding Joint School District
The Gooding Joint School District operates three schools: Gooding Elementary School, Gooding Middle School, and Gooding High School.

The district is mostly in Gooding County, and it has a portion in Lincoln County.

There are approximately 1200 students in the district. It ranks 43rd in size amongst the 114 school districts in Idaho.

The Gooding Joint School District was ranked in fourth place (in the small district category) on the Digital School Districts Survey, for its "use of technology to govern the district [and to] communicate with students, parents and the community."

Gooding School District was the first district in the nation to win the HealthierUS Challenge "Gold Award of Distinction."

North Valley Academy

The North Valley Academy charter school was approved December 20, 2007. Kindergarten through eighth grade started in the 2008–2009 school year, grades 9-12 began in the 2009–2010 school year.

Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind
The Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind (ISDB) was first established in 1906 in Boise and operated there until it burned down on December 8, 1908. The Idaho Legislature passed an act on March 16, 1909 establishing a permanent state school. Governor Frank Gooding donated land for the ISDB so it was moved to Gooding and started accepting students in September 1910.

The school covers a 40 acre area and provides dormitories for many of its students and has other facilities, such as a gymnasium and park.

Gooding College
Gooding College operated in the city from 1917 to 1938, offering high school and college courses. The school's largest enrollment was 209 students, in 1928. Buildings of the college were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, listed as "Gooding College Campus". The surviving building of the campus, which dates to 1920, became a tuberculosis hospital in 1946, and was later converted into an inn.

Sanitation
The city of Gooding has their own trucks and containers for garbage collection. Residents are billed for this service via a monthly utility bill that also includes billing for water and sewerage services. Each occupied residence is furnished with one 90 gallon disposal container. Residential containers are emptied once weekly. In 2010, sanitation became a widely debated issue in the lead up to municipal post elections, although there have since been no change to their arrangements.

title: Gooding, Idaho


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Hagerman, Idaho

Hagerman is a city in Gooding County, Idaho, United States. The population was 872 at the 2010 census, up from 656 in 2000. The area is noted for its fossil beds and the Thousand Springs of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer. Hagerman is home to a national fish hatchery, a university research station, and extensive aquaculture, assisted by an abundance of geothermal water for temperature regulation.

Fossil beds
Hagerman is the home of the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument of the U. S. National Park Service. No other fossil beds preserve such varied land and aquatic species from the Pliocene. More than 180 animal species of both vertebrates and invertebrates and 35 plant species have been found in hundreds of individual fossil sites. Eight species are found nowhere else, and 43 were found here first. The Hagerman horse, Equus simplicidens, exemplifies the quality of the fossils. The Hagerman Horse Quarry fossil beds have produced 20 complete skeletons and a number of partial skeletons of this zebra-like ancestor of today's horse.

Geography
Hagerman is located at 42.81694°N, -114.8975°W (42.816904, -114.897546).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 sqmi, of which, 0.58 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hagerman has a cold-semi arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Hagerman was 112 F on July 18, 1998, while the coldest temperature recorded was -25 F on December 22, 1990.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 872 people, 380 households, and 231 families living in the city. The population density was 1503.4 PD/sqmi. There were 452 housing units at an average density of 779.3 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 3.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.8% of the population.

There were 380 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 46.1 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% 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 656 people, 277 households, and 178 families living in the city. The population density was 1,978.9 PD/sqmi. There were 324 housing units at an average density of 977.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 93.29% White, 0.61% Native American, 0.46% Pacific Islander, 3.05% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.84% of the population.

There were 277 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,455, and the median income for a family was $29,886. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,182. About 17.1% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Hagerman is in the Hagerman Joint School District 233.

Gooding County is in the catchment area, but not the taxation zone, for College of Southern Idaho.

title: Hagerman, Idaho


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Wendell, Idaho

Wendell is a city in southern Gooding County, Idaho, United States. The population was 2,782 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Wendell is located at 42.77611°N, -114.70278°W (42.775974, -114.702699).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.36 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,782 people, 978 households, and 695 families residing in the city. The population density was 2045.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,054 housing units at an average density of 775.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 74.2% White, 0.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 21.9% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.7% of the population.

There were 978 households, of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% 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 3.37.

The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 30.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 19.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% 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 2,338 people, 835 households, and 613 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,072.8 PD/sqmi. There were 887 housing units at an average density of 786.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.92% White, 0.04% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 7.78% from other races, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.54% of the population.

There were 835 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.2% 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 2.76 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,390, and the median income for a family was $32,377. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,169. About 11.7% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.9% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in Wendell School District 232. The Wendell School System includes an elementary school, a middle school, and Wendell High School. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Trojans. In 2005, Wendell Middle School was awarded the Idaho Education Award by the State of Idaho.

Gooding County is in the catchment area, but not the taxation zone, for College of Southern Idaho.

Notable people

 * Sherry Jackson, actress
 * James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps

title: Wendell, Idaho


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Cottonwood, Idaho

Cottonwood is a city in Idaho County, Idaho. On the Camas Prairie in north central Idaho, the population was 822 at the 2020 census, down from 900 in 2010 and 944 in 2000. It is just west of U.S. Route 95, between Grangeville and Lewiston.

Origins
Cottonwood began in 1862 as a series of way station shelters for prospectors and mining suppliers on their way south to Florence and Warrens. It was named for the dense growth of trees that formerly lined Cottonwood Creek.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 900 people, 363 households, and 240 families residing in the city. The population density was 1071.4 PD/sqmi. There were 392 housing units at an average density of 466.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 363 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 944 people, 364 households, and 242 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,136.4 PD/sqmi. There were 398 housing units at an average density of 479.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.99% White, 0.64% Native American, 0.42% Asian, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 364 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 28.8% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,167, and the median income for a family was $39,625. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,003. About 5.8% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Geography
Cottonwood is located at 46.05222°N, -116.35056°W (46.0522, -116.3506). at an elevation of 3500 ft above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.84 sqmi, all of it land.

Cottonwood is home to the Dog Bark Park Inn, a hotel in the shape of a beagle.

Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cottonwood has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.

Highways

 * US 95.svg - US 95 - to Lewiston (north) and Grangeville (south)

The city is just west of U.S. Route 95, the state's main north-south highway, which formerly went through central Cottonwood. It was re-routed in 1976 with the completion of the new bypass, east of the city.

Railroad
The city is the southern terminus of the BG&CM Railroad, a freight line with a northern terminus at Spalding. It runs on the former tracks of the Camas Prairie Railroad, whose second subdivision line continued to Fenn and Grangeville. The last run to Fenn and Grangeville was on November 29, 2000, and those tracks were removed by mid-2003.

Education
The Cottonwood Joint School District #242 operates the public schools, led by Prairie Junior/Senior High School in Cottonwood. St. John Bosco, a Catholic K-12 School, provides a classical Catholic Education.

Notable people

 * Don Bies, former professional golfer
 * Sheryl Nuxoll, state senator
 * Bobby Watkins, former NFL cornerback
 * Teel Bruner, Division III college football hall of fame inductee

title: Cottonwood, Idaho


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Ferdinand, Idaho

Ferdinand is a city in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. The population was 159 at the 2010 census, up from 145 in 2000. At the southern end of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation, it was founded by F.M. Bieker shortly after the reservation was opened for settlement in 1895. It was named after Ferdinand, Indiana, where his mother's family had lived.

Geography
Ferdinand is located at 46.15278°N, -116.39056°W (46.152701, -116.390438), at an elevation of 3720 ft above sea level on the Camas Prairie. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 sqmi, all of it land.

Highway
Northbound U.S. Route 95 was formerly routed westward through town as Main Street, first passing underneath the railroad tracks. Exiting town, old US-95 then resumed northward, following a descending tributary into Lawyers Creek Canyon. Two miles (3 km) north of Ferdinand, the old highway passed underneath a 493 ft timber railroad trestle, Bridge #40, 122 ft high, (photos) of the Camas Prairie Railroad, then descended into the canyon to cross the creek into Lewis County. Before climbing a tributary up to Craigmont, the highway briefly paralleled a 1488 ft steel railroad trestle (Bridge #38) near its base, its track 287 ft above the creek.
 * US 95.svg - US 95 - to Craigmont (north) and Cottonwood (south)

After years of planning, the highway was re-routed in 1993; the straighter US-95 now bypasses Ferdinand on its east side and stays east of the railroad and above the canyon. It crosses Lawyers Creek on a 919 ft bridge (photo) which opened in October 1991 and passes over the site of the previous 82 ft bridge, built in 1948.

Railroad
The second subdivision of the Camas Prairie Railroad arrived in Ferdinand in 1909, branching off the main line at Spalding and ending at Grangeville. The line on the Camas Prairie has gone under several ownership changes since 1998; it is now operated by BG&CM Railroad and terminates in Cottonwood. Passenger service on the line ended 69.62477167602106 years ago in 1955.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 159 people, 63 households, and 47 families residing in the city. The population density was 1060.0 PD/sqmi. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 446.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 63 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.4% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.3% male and 44.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 145 people, 60 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,027.1 PD/sqmi. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 474.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.62% White, 0.69% Native American, and 0.69% from two or more races.

There were 60 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $25,750 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,513. There were 2.9% of families and 9.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 20.0% of under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64.

title: Ferdinand, Idaho


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Grangeville, Idaho

Grangeville is the largest city in and the county seat of Idaho County, Idaho, United States, in the north central part of the state. Its population was 3,141 at the 2010 census, down from 3,228 in 2000.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.45 sqmi, all land.

Grangeville is located on the Camas Prairie, with the mountains of the Nez Perce National Forest rising just to the south of the city. U.S. Route 95 passes along the western edge of the city as it travels north-south through the state. Idaho State Highway 13 has a terminus at U.S. 95 in Grangeville, and passes through the city as Main Street. The Idaho County Airport is located one nautical mile north of the central business district.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Grangeville has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,141 people, 1,389 households, and 841 families living in the city. The population density was 2166.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,527 housing units at an average density of 1053.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 1,389 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 35.0% 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 2.21 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 44 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,228 people, 1,333 households, and 857 families living in the city. The population density was 2,366.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,474 housing units at an average density of 1,080.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.34% White, 0.03% African American, 1.15% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population.

There were 1,333 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% 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 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,984, and the median income for a family was $34,625. Males had a median income of $27,369 versus $16,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,774. About 10.6% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.4% of those 65 and older.

Arts and culture

Grangeville's "Border Days" is a large public celebration on the weekend of July 4 (Independence Day), which features the state's oldest rodeo as well as parades, art shows, and the world's largest egg toss.

Education
Grangeville's public schools are operated by the Mountain View School District #244, headed by Grangeville High School at the southern end of the city.

Highways

 * US 95.svg – US 95 – to Lewiston and Moscow (north) and Riggins and Boise (south)
 * ID-13.svg – SH-13 – to Kooskia and Missoula, Montana (north)

Airport
Idaho County Airport is a county-owned, public-use airport located north of the central business district of Grangeville.

Railroad
For over nine decades, the Camas Prairie Railroad served the city. Grangeville was the eastern terminus of its second subdivision, known as the "Railroad on Stilts" due to its abundant timber trestles. Citing lack of profitability, its new owners received permission from the federal government to abandon the line in 2000. The final freight run to Grangeville was on November 29, and the 17 mi of track from Grangeville to Cottonwood were removed in 2003 for salvage. The line was revived by BG&CM, but now terminates in Cottonwood. Passenger service to Grangeville was discontinued decades earlier, in August 1955.

Notable people

 * Skip Brandt, former member of the Idaho Senate
 * George Cowgill, anthropologist and archaeologist, specialist in Mesoamerica
 * Warren Cowgill, historical linguist, specialist in Indo-European languages
 * Matt Hill (born 1978), NFL player
 * Larry Ramos (1942–2014), Grammy award-winning singer, best known as part of the pop band the Association ("Never My Love", "Windy")
 * Charlotte May Pierstorff (1908–1987), known for being shipped through mail by U.S. Post Office parcel post
 * Ken Schrom (born 1954), MLB pitcher (1980–87), was born and raised in Grangeville

title: Grangeville, Idaho