Calder, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calder, Idaho
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 Calder, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Calder, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Shoshone |
| Elevation | 2,185 ft (666 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83808
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 396209 |
Calder is a small, quiet community in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Calder is located right on the Saint Joe River. This river is about 18 miles (29 kilometers) east of a bigger town called St. Maries. Even though it's small, Calder has its own post office with the ZIP code 83808.
A Look at Calder's History
Calder has always been a small place. We know a little about its past from population records.
How Many People Lived Here?
In 1909, the community of Calder had a population of 75 people. Many years later, in 1960, the number of people living in Calder was still the same, at 75. This shows that Calder has kept its small, close-knit community feel over time.
