Cascade, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cascade, Idaho
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Cascade in July 1941
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"Play, Stay, Relax, in the beautiful Cascade area"
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Location of Cascade in Valley County, Idaho.
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 Cascade, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Valley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.71 sq mi (12.19 km2) |
| • Land | 4.12 sq mi (10.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,869 ft (1,484 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,005 |
| • Density | 248.55/sq mi (95.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83611
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-13150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409402 |
Cascade is a small city in Idaho, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Valley County, Idaho. In 2020, about 1,005 people lived there.
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History of Cascade
Cascade has an interesting past, especially with its connection to water and wood.
Building the Dam
The Cascade Dam was finished in 1948. It was built across the Payette River in the northern part of the city. This dam created a large body of water called Lake Cascade. It was first known as Cascade Reservoir. Later, in 2004, its name was officially changed to Lake Cascade. This was done to help promote the nearby Tamarack Resort and attract more visitors.
The Sawmill Story
For many years, Cascade was home to a large Boise Cascade sawmill. A sawmill is a place where logs are cut into lumber. This mill was a big part of the town's economy. However, the sawmill closed down in May 2001.
Geography of Cascade
Cascade is located in a beautiful area with both land and water.
Land and Water
The city covers a total area of about 4.86 square miles (12.59 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.17 square miles (10.80 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers), is water.
Small Earthquake
In 1977, a small earthquake happened near Cascade. It measured 4.5 on the Richter scale. The shaking lasted for over a minute. People across the region could feel it. This earthquake happened early on a Sunday morning, November 27.
Climate in Cascade
Cascade has a type of climate called a humid continental climate. This means it has long, cold winters with lots of snow. The summers are usually short, warm, and dry.
People of Cascade (Demographics)
Here's a look at how the population of Cascade has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 299 | — | |
| 1930 | 726 | 142.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,029 | 41.7% | |
| 1950 | 943 | −8.4% | |
| 1960 | 923 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 833 | −9.8% | |
| 1980 | 945 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 877 | −7.2% | |
| 2000 | 997 | 13.7% | |
| 2010 | 939 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,005 | 7.0% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, the city had 939 people living in 416 households. About 256 of these were families. The city had about 225 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Cascade were White (96.5%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people were from other races or from two or more races. About 2.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 24.5% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (48.6%) were married couples. The average age of people in Cascade was 46.4 years old. About 19.6% of residents were under 18.
Getting Around (Infrastructure)
State Highway 55 is an important road that goes through Cascade.
Famous People from Cascade
Some well-known people have connections to Cascade:
- Chris Crutcher – a novelist and family therapist.
- Norman L. Foote – a bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho.
- Terry Gestrin – a member of the Idaho House of Representatives.
- Rod Miller – a player in MLB (Major League Baseball).
- Ken Roberts – a former member of the Idaho House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Cascade (Idaho) para niños
