Atomic City, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Atomic City, Idaho
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unincorporated area
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Downtown Atomic City, September 2010
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Location of Atomic City in Bingham County, Idaho.
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 Atomic City, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Atomic City, Idaho
Location in the United States
Atomic City, Idaho
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bingham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,020 ft (1,530 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 41 |
| • Density | 512.5/sq mi (131.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83215
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| Area codes | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-03970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409751 |
Atomic City is a very small place in Idaho, a state in the United States. It's not officially a city with its own government, but it's a community in Bingham County. In 2020, only 41 people lived there, which was a small increase from 29 people in 2010.
History of Atomic City
Atomic City used to be called "Midway" until 1950. This was because it was located halfway between the towns of Blackfoot and Arco. Arco is famous for being home to Experimental Breeder Reactor I. This was the world's first nuclear power plant that could create electricity!
Atomic City had more people living there when the nearby Idaho National Laboratory site was newer. This site was known as the "National Reactor Testing Station" until 1975. People who worked at the testing station often lived in Atomic City.
In 2020, the people living in Atomic City voted to stop being an "incorporated" area. This means it no longer has its own local government like a city would.
Today, Atomic City has one store and one bar. The store used to sell gasoline, but it doesn't anymore. This is because of new rules about underground gas tanks.
Where is Atomic City?
Atomic City is located in Bingham County, Idaho. It covers a very small area, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
The community is just south of the Idaho National Laboratory site. It is also right on U.S. Route 26, which is a major road.
Climate
Atomic City has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually quite dry, but not a full desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
Population Information
Atomic City is a very small community. In 2010, there were 29 people living in 17 homes. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 41 people. It's a quiet place with not many residents.
See also
In Spanish: Atomic City para niños
