Buhl, Idaho facts for kids
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Buhl, Idaho
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Buhl Post Office - Buhl Idaho
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Location of Buhl in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Twin Falls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,773 ft (1,150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,122 |
| • Density | 2,398.62/sq mi (926.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83316
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-10810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409935 |
Buhl is a city in Idaho, located in the western part of Twin Falls County. It sits along the historic Oregon Trail. Buhl is famous for being the "Trout Capital of the World"! This means a lot of delicious rainbow trout are raised here.
Many fish farms are in the area around Buhl. They produce most of the rainbow trout eaten in the United States. One company, Clear Springs Foods, processes over 20 million pounds of trout each year. This makes it the biggest trout producer in the world.
In 2010, about 4,122 people lived in Buhl. U.S. Route 30 goes through Buhl. This road is part of the beautiful Thousand Springs Scenic Byway.
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History of Buhl
Buhl was officially started on April 17, 1906. The city is named after Frank H. Buhl. He was a big investor from Sharon, Pennsylvania. Mr. Buhl helped fund a project called the Twin Falls South Side Project.
This project used the Carey Act to bring large-scale irrigation to the Magic Valley area. Irrigation is a way to supply water to dry land, helping crops grow. This was very important for farming in the early 1900s.
Geography and Climate
Buhl is a city built entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 1.82 square miles (4.71 square kilometers).
Buhl's Climate
Buhl has a semi-arid climate. This means it gets very little rain, but not as little as a desert. It often has dry, sunny weather.
People of Buhl
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 639 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,245 | 251.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,883 | −16.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,414 | 28.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,870 | 18.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,059 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,975 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,629 | 22.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,516 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,985 | 13.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,122 | 3.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 4,507 | 9.3% | |
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In 2010, Buhl had 4,122 residents. Most people in Buhl are White (about 81.9%). About 24.9% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Buhl was about 35.4 years old. About 29.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means there are many young people and families living in Buhl.
Notable People from Buhl
Some interesting people have come from Buhl:
- April McClain-Delaney (born 1964), a politician.
- Marjorie Reynolds (1917–1997), an actress.
- Eugene Scott (1929–2005), a televangelist.
See also
In Spanish: Buhl (Idaho) para niños
