Cambridge, Idaho facts for kids
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Cambridge, Idaho
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Superior Street in Cambridge, Idaho
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Location of Cambridge in Washington County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,661 ft (811 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 328 |
| • Density | 661.16/sq mi (255.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83610
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-12520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409968 |
Cambridge is a small city located in Washington County, Idaho, in the United States. It's a friendly place with a population of about 335 people, based on the 2020 census. This was a small increase from 328 people in 2010. Even though it's small, it's the second-largest city in its county. The biggest city in the county is Weiser, which is also the main town for the county's government.
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Exploring Cambridge, Idaho
Cambridge is a city in the state of Idaho. It is known for its unique climate and small community. Let's learn more about this interesting place.
Where is Cambridge Located?
Cambridge is found in Washington County. The city covers a total area of about 0.49 square miles (1.27 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
What is the Climate Like in Cambridge?
Cambridge has a special type of weather called a hot-summer Mediterranean continental climate. This means it has:
- Cold and wet winters.
- Springs that warm up slowly.
- Hot and dry summers.
- Short autumns.
July is usually the hottest month. Temperatures often reach 90°F (32°C) on many days. Sometimes, they even hit 100°F (38°C) or higher! But because the air is very dry, summer nights usually cool down to below 60°F (16°C).
January is the coldest month. The average temperature is around 23.3°F (-4.8°C). It can get very cold, sometimes dropping to 0°F (-18°C) or even lower. Cambridge gets about 33 inches (84 cm) of snow each winter. Rain is not very common, especially in the summer.
The highest temperature ever recorded in Cambridge was 117°F (47°C) in July 1934. The lowest was -35°F (-37°C) in December 1919.
| Climate data for Cambridge, Idaho, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1894–2022 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 58 (14) |
65 (18) |
78 (26) |
99 (37) |
101 (38) |
112 (44) |
117 (47) |
111 (44) |
110 (43) |
95 (35) |
73 (23) |
65 (18) |
117 (47) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 43.6 (6.4) |
50.7 (10.4) |
66.6 (19.2) |
78.3 (25.7) |
89.1 (31.7) |
96.9 (36.1) |
104.4 (40.2) |
103.2 (39.6) |
95.7 (35.4) |
80.3 (26.8) |
59.6 (15.3) |
47.1 (8.4) |
105.1 (40.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 29.7 (−1.3) |
37.0 (2.8) |
50.8 (10.4) |
61.6 (16.4) |
71.7 (22.1) |
80.3 (26.8) |
92.5 (33.6) |
91.6 (33.1) |
80.3 (26.8) |
62.6 (17.0) |
43.9 (6.6) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
61.1 (16.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.4 (−4.8) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
39.9 (4.4) |
48.4 (9.1) |
57.0 (13.9) |
64.7 (18.2) |
74.3 (23.5) |
72.6 (22.6) |
62.2 (16.8) |
48.5 (9.2) |
35.0 (1.7) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
48.3 (9.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.0 (−8.3) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
35.2 (1.8) |
42.3 (5.7) |
49.0 (9.4) |
56.1 (13.4) |
53.7 (12.1) |
44.1 (6.7) |
34.3 (1.3) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
19.1 (−7.2) |
35.5 (2.0) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −6.8 (−21.6) |
2.1 (−16.6) |
14.0 (−10.0) |
22.6 (−5.2) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
35.7 (2.1) |
44.4 (6.9) |
41.6 (5.3) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
20.2 (−6.6) |
9.2 (−12.7) |
−0.4 (−18.0) |
−9.9 (−23.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −34 (−37) |
−31 (−35) |
−11 (−24) |
10 (−12) |
21 (−6) |
27 (−3) |
29 (−2) |
28 (−2) |
17 (−8) |
2 (−17) |
−24 (−31) |
−35 (−37) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.24 (82) |
2.40 (61) |
2.26 (57) |
1.57 (40) |
1.81 (46) |
1.29 (33) |
0.38 (9.7) |
0.32 (8.1) |
0.57 (14) |
1.30 (33) |
2.40 (61) |
3.86 (98) |
21.40 (544) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 11.6 (29) |
5.0 (13) |
0.9 (2.3) |
trace | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
trace | 4.0 (10) |
9.6 (24) |
31.1 (78.3) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 10 (25) |
7 (18) |
1 (2.5) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
6 (15) |
10 (25) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.4 | 8.8 | 10.3 | 8.6 | 7.9 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 6.4 | 10.2 | 12.2 | 88.5 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 86 | 82 | 71 | 59 | 53 | 48 | 33 | 32 | 39 | 56 | 70 | 82 | 59 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 155 | 194.9 | 235.6 | 279 | 341 | 342 | 372 | 347.2 | 285 | 248 | 189 | 151.9 | 3,140.6 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 5 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 9.3 | 11 | 11.4 | 12 | 11.2 | 9.5 | 8 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 8.6 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9.3 | 10.5 | 12 | 13.5 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 12.2 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service(snow 1981-2010), Weather Atlas(humidity-sun-daylight) | |||||||||||||
People of Cambridge
Let's look at how the population of Cambridge has changed over the years and who lives there.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Cambridge has varied. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 349 | — | |
| 1920 | 404 | 15.8% | |
| 1930 | 336 | −16.8% | |
| 1940 | 405 | 20.5% | |
| 1950 | 354 | −12.6% | |
| 1960 | 473 | 33.6% | |
| 1970 | 383 | −19.0% | |
| 1980 | 428 | 11.7% | |
| 1990 | 374 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 360 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 328 | −8.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 320 | −2.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Cambridge? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 328 people living in Cambridge. These people lived in 151 households, which are like homes or apartments. About 100 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Cambridge (98.2%) were White. A small number (0.6%) were Native American. About 1.2% of the population identified with two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 25% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Over half (52.3%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2.17 people.
- The average family had about 2.68 people.
The average age in Cambridge was 47.1 years old.
- About 21.6% of residents were under 18.
- About 22.9% were 65 years old or older.
- The population was split evenly between males and females.
Famous People from Cambridge
Even small towns can have famous people!
- Herman Welker: He was a former U.S. Senator who represented Idaho.
Getting Around Cambridge
Cambridge is connected to other towns and places by important roads.
Main Roads and Highways
The city is served by two main roads:
U.S. Route 95: This highway goes north to towns like Council and New Meadows. It also goes south to Weiser and Payette.
Idaho State Highway 71: This road heads northwest from Cambridge. It leads to the Brownlee Dam on the Snake River.
Learning in Cambridge
Education is important in Cambridge.
- The city is part of the Cambridge Joint School District 432.
- While Washington County is near the College of Western Idaho, it is not in its main taxing area. The college's main campus is in Nampa.
See also
In Spanish: Cambridge (Idaho) para niños
