De Smet, Idaho facts for kids
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De Smet, Idaho
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Location of De Smet in Benewah County, Idaho.
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 De Smet, Idaho
Location in Idaho
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Benewah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.957 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.957 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,598 ft (792 m) |
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| • Total | 145 |
| • Density | 145.0/sq mi (55.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83824
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 397609 |
De Smet (pronounced "də SMET" or "dez MET") is a small community in Idaho, United States. It is a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined by the government for gathering population data. De Smet is located in Benewah County, within the Coeur d'Alene Reservation.
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What is De Smet Like?
De Smet is a quiet place. U.S. Route 95, a major highway, runs close by. The community is about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of a town called Tensed. A creek named Latah Creek flows between these two communities.
De Smet has its own post office with the ZIP code 83824. In 2020, about 145 people lived there. The community sits high up, about 2,598 feet (792 meters) above sea level.
A Look at De Smet's History
De Smet was named after a Belgian Catholic priest named Pierre-Jean De Smet. He was a Jesuit missionary in the 1800s. Father De Smet spent most of his life working with Native American peoples in western North America. This included the Coeur d'Alène tribe, who live in the area. He would sometimes return to his home base in St. Louis, Missouri.
The population of De Smet has changed over time. In 1909, about 200 people lived there. By 1960, the population was 100. In 2010, it was 175, and in 2020, it was 145.
Understanding De Smet's Climate
De Smet has a type of weather called a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means that the summers are warm but not extremely hot. They are also usually dry. The average monthly temperatures do not go above 71.6 °F (22 °C). This climate is often called "Csb" on climate maps.
Learning and Education in De Smet
De Smet has a special school for children from kindergarten through eighth grade. This school is called the Coeur d'Alene Tribal School. It is connected with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).
See also
In Spanish: De Smet (Idaho) para niños
