Banks, Idaho facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Banks, Idaho
Census-designated place
Location of Banks in Boise County, Idaho.
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Country	United States
State	Idaho
County	Boise
Area
• Total	2.249 sq mi (5.82 km2)
• Land	2.209 sq mi (5.72 km2)
• Water	0.040 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation	2,881 ft (878 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	17
• Density	7.56/sq mi (2.92/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	83602
Area codes	208, 986
GNIS feature ID	396068

Banks is a small community located along the Payette River in Boise County, Idaho, United States. It is about 12 miles north of Horseshoe Bend on Idaho State Highway 55.

What is Banks?

Banks is a small community in Idaho. It is called a "census-designated place." This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for population studies, even if it's not an official town.

Location and Size

Banks has its own post office with the ZIP code 83602. In 2010, only 17 people lived there. The community is about 2,881 feet (878 meters) above sea level.

Rivers and Recreation

The North and South forks of the Payette River meet right at Banks. This makes it a very popular spot for water sports. Many people come here for rafting and kayaking.

The "Main" part of the Payette River starts at Banks. It flows alongside Highway 55 down to Horseshoe Bend. Another exciting river section, called "Staircase" on the South Fork, also finishes at Banks.

Population History

Banks has always been a small place. In 1960, its population was 50 people. By 2010, it had become even smaller, with only 17 residents.

Weather in Banks

Banks has a type of weather called a "humid continental climate." This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.

See also

In Spanish: Banks (Idaho) para niños