Council, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Council, Idaho
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The old Adams County courthouse in Council, Idaho
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Location of Council in Adams County, Idaho.
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 Council, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,933 ft (894 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 839 |
| • Density | 847.39/sq mi (327.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83612
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-18820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410248 |
Council is a small city located in Adams County, Idaho, in the United States. It's the main town, also known as the county seat, for Adams County. In 2010, about 839 people lived there.
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Exciting Events in Council
World Championship Porcupine Race
Every year on July 4th (which is Independence Day), Council hosts a special event: the "World Champion Porcupine Race"! Most of the racers are local young people. They find wild porcupines, race them, and then safely return them to where they found them. It's a unique and fun tradition!
Council Mountain Music Festival
The Council Mountain Music Festival started in 2001. It happens every year on the third weekend of August. You can find it at the Veterans Memorial Peace Park, right off Highway 95, just north of Council.
This festival is a treat for music lovers! It features many different types of music, like Irish Music, Rock music, Blues, Bluegrass music, Country music, and Folk music.
The festival weekend is packed with activities:
- There's an open jam session where anyone can join in.
- "Scramble bands" are formed on the spot! Musicians put their names in a hat, and new bands are created. These new bands then practice and perform three songs.
- You can enjoy tasty food from different vendors.
- The Lion's Club serves breakfast.
- On Sunday, there's a community church service in the park.
- A community pig roast takes place on Sunday afternoon.
Geography and Climate
Council is a small city, covering about 1.03 square miles (2.67 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
The weather in Council is typical for northern Idaho. It has a continental Mediterranean climate, which means cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers. Council's summers are usually hotter than other Idaho cities like Moscow or Bonners Ferry. The average yearly rainfall in Council is about 24 inches, and it gets around 47 inches of snow each year.
| Climate data for Council, Idaho, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1911–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 59 (15) |
62 (17) |
77 (25) |
90 (32) |
98 (37) |
105 (41) |
110 (43) |
109 (43) |
102 (39) |
91 (33) |
73 (23) |
61 (16) |
110 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 44.6 (7.0) |
51.4 (10.8) |
64.7 (18.2) |
75.5 (24.2) |
87.0 (30.6) |
93.7 (34.3) |
102.3 (39.1) |
101.0 (38.3) |
93.5 (34.2) |
80.7 (27.1) |
60.8 (16.0) |
47.9 (8.8) |
103.2 (39.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 33.4 (0.8) |
39.8 (4.3) |
51.7 (10.9) |
61.3 (16.3) |
71.8 (22.1) |
79.9 (26.6) |
91.9 (33.3) |
91.0 (32.8) |
80.1 (26.7) |
64.3 (17.9) |
47.0 (8.3) |
35.9 (2.2) |
62.3 (16.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 25.7 (−3.5) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
40.5 (4.7) |
47.9 (8.8) |
57.1 (13.9) |
64.4 (18.0) |
74.6 (23.7) |
73.0 (22.8) |
62.8 (17.1) |
49.6 (9.8) |
36.7 (2.6) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
49.2 (9.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 18.0 (−7.8) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
29.2 (−1.6) |
34.6 (1.4) |
42.3 (5.7) |
48.8 (9.3) |
57.3 (14.1) |
55.0 (12.8) |
45.4 (7.4) |
34.9 (1.6) |
26.3 (−3.2) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
36.1 (2.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −2.7 (−19.3) |
4.0 (−15.6) |
14.8 (−9.6) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
35.2 (1.8) |
45.2 (7.3) |
42.3 (5.7) |
32.8 (0.4) |
21.5 (−5.8) |
9.8 (−12.3) |
0.6 (−17.4) |
−6.4 (−21.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−27 (−33) |
−12 (−24) |
8 (−13) |
20 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
29 (−2) |
33 (1) |
20 (−7) |
8 (−13) |
−20 (−29) |
−25 (−32) |
−27 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.67 (68) |
2.02 (51) |
2.61 (66) |
2.12 (54) |
2.37 (60) |
1.59 (40) |
0.44 (11) |
0.44 (11) |
0.95 (24) |
1.61 (41) |
2.61 (66) |
2.98 (76) |
22.40 (569) |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 312 | — | |
| 1920 | 388 | 24.4% | |
| 1930 | 355 | −8.5% | |
| 1940 | 692 | 94.9% | |
| 1950 | 748 | 8.1% | |
| 1960 | 827 | 10.6% | |
| 1970 | 899 | 8.7% | |
| 1980 | 917 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 831 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 816 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 839 | 2.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 894 | 6.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Council's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 839 people living in Council. There were 360 households and 224 families. The city had about 839 people per square mile (324 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Council were White (96.5%). A small number were Native American (0.7%), Asian (0.2%), or from other backgrounds. About 3.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the households, 25.0% had children under 18. Almost half (49.4%) were married couples. About 33.9% of all households were individuals living alone. Also, 15.6% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.28 people.
The average age in Council was 44.4 years old. About 21.1% of residents were under 18. Another 20.3% were 65 or older. The city's population was almost evenly split between males (48.7%) and females (51.3%).
Famous People from Council
Council, Idaho, has been home to some notable individuals:
- Larry Craig: A former Senator for Idaho.
- Harriet Miller: A politician who was once the mayor of Santa Barbara, California.
- Matt Paradis: A professional football player who played for the Carolina Panthers.
- James Rainwater: A physicist who won a Nobel Prize.
Getting Around Council
The city is connected by U.S. Route 95. This highway goes north to New Meadows and south to Cambridge and Weiser.
Council also has its own small airport for local planes. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the Weiser River Trail runs through town. This trail is 84 miles long and is a "Rail Trail", meaning it was built on an old railway line. It stretches from Weiser, Idaho all the way to near New Meadows, Idaho.
See also
In Spanish: Council (Idaho) para niños
