Donnelly, Idaho facts for kids
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Donnelly, Idaho
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Location of Donnelly in Valley County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Valley |
| Incorporated | 1914 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,869 ft (1,484 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 152 |
| • Density | 305.32/sq mi (117.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83615
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-22330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410346 |
Donnelly is a small city located in Valley County, Idaho, in the United States. In 2010, about 152 people lived there.
Donnelly is found in the beautiful Long Valley, right on the northeast side of Lake Cascade. It's located between two other important cities in the county: McCall is about 13 miles (21 km) north, and Cascade is about 16 miles (26 km) south. You can reach both by using Highway 55. The Tamarack Resort, a popular place for fun, is just across the lake to the southwest. Donnelly got its name from an important railroad worker and became an official city in 1914.
Donnelly is also famous for being the home of the Donnelly Show Ski Team. This team, started in 2008, is known around the world for its amazing water ski shows!
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Exploring Donnelly's Location
Donnelly is a small city, covering about 0.45 square miles (1.17 square kilometers) of land. It's known as the main entry point for the Tamarack Resort. This resort offers many fun activities, especially since it reopened in 2014.
People Living in Donnelly
The number of people living in Donnelly has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 161 | — | |
| 1970 | 114 | −29.2% | |
| 1980 | 139 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 135 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 138 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 152 | 10.1% | |
| 2020 | 249 | 63.8% | |
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Donnelly's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 152 residents living in 60 households. Most of the people were White (94.7%). A small number were African American (0.7%), Native American (1.3%), or from other backgrounds. About 3.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Donnelly was 32.5 years. About 30.9% of residents were under 18 years old, and 8.6% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (51.3%) than females (48.7%) living in the city.
Schools in Donnelly
Students in Donnelly are part of the McCall-Donnelly School District. Younger students attend Donnelly Elementary School. Older students go to Payette Lakes Middle School and McCall-Donnelly High School, both located in McCall.
Roads and Travel
SH 55 - Payette River Scenic Byway
Donnelly is about 85 miles (137 km) north of Boise, Idaho's capital city. You can get there by taking State Highway 55. This road is also known as the Payette River Scenic Byway because it's a very beautiful drive.
The scenic byway starts near Eagle and follows the exciting whitewater of the Payette River. It passes through towns like Horseshoe Bend and Cascade before reaching Donnelly. Highway 55 continues north to McCall, then turns west towards New Meadows, where it connects with US-95.
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Location of Donnelly in Valley County, Idaho.
See also
In Spanish: Donnelly (Idaho) para niños
