Eagle, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eagle, Idaho
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The city seal and entrance to Eagle
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"Life, Done Right."
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Location of Eagle in Ada County, Idaho.
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 Eagle, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Ada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.08 sq mi (80.49 km2) |
| • Land | 30.57 sq mi (79.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,599 ft (792 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 30,376 |
| • Density | 984.68/sq mi (380.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83616
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| Area code(s) | 208 and 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-23410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410378 |
Eagle is a city in Ada County, Idaho. It is about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of downtown Boise. In 2020, about 30,346 people lived there.
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History of Eagle
Early Days and Growth
Eagle Island in Idaho was first settled in 1863 by Truman Coe Catlin. He started out farming crops but later switched to dairy farming. He also helped bring water to the area by building a large irrigation ditch. This was a big step for farming in Eagle.
A very important person in Eagle's early development was Thomas Hugh Aiken. He was a surveyor from Canada who helped create the Eagle community in the 1870s. Even with dams like the Arrowrock Dam built in 1915, flooding has often been a problem for people living in Eagle. Efforts are still made to prevent floods.
Eagle Fish Hatchery
The Eagle Fish Hatchery was built in the late 1940s. It first focused on raising trout. In 1991, its main goal changed. It started working to save the Snake River sockeye salmon. This type of salmon was in danger of disappearing.
The hatchery now helps protect these salmon and their different family lines. It also has a special lab called the IDFG Eagle Fish Health Laboratory. This lab studies the health of fish.
Where is Eagle Located?
Eagle covers an area of about 29.40 square miles (76.15 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 28.92 square miles (74.90 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.48 square miles (1.24 square kilometers), is water.
Eagle's Climate
Eagle has warm to hot, dry summers. Winters are cold and dry. On average, about 10 inches (25 cm) of snow falls each winter. In summer, the high temperatures are usually around 79.6°F (26.4°C). In winter, the low temperatures are around 30.6°F (-0.8°C).
Who Lives in Eagle?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 2,620 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,327 | 27.0% | |
| 2000 | 11,085 | 233.2% | |
| 2010 | 19,908 | 79.6% | |
| 2020 | 30,346 | 52.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 32,100 | 61.2% | |
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Eagle has grown quite a bit over the years! Many people who used to work for the government, like police officers and firefighters, have moved to Eagle after they retired. A newspaper called the Los Angeles Times once said that the money these retired people get helps the economy in Eagle a lot.
Fun in Eagle: Parks and Recreation
Arboretum Park is a nice park located in Eagle. It's a great place for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.
Learning in Eagle: Schools
Most of the schools in Eagle are part of the West Ada School District. A smaller part of the city is in the Boise School District.
Students in the Boise School District part of Eagle go to Shadow Hills Elementary School, Riverglen Middle School, and Capital High School.
Famous People from Eagle
Many interesting people have lived in Eagle! Here are a few:
- Larry Craig – A former U.S. Senator from Idaho.
- Taylor Kelly – A football player who grew up in Eagle.
- George Kennedy – A famous actor.
- Tanner Mangum – An American football quarterback.
- Travis Milburn – A racing car driver.
- Jeb Putzier – An NFL tight end.
- Derek Schouman – An NFL tight end.
- Andrew Tuttle – A racing car driver.
- John Wood (born 1962) – Another racing car driver.
Images for kids
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A robot image
See also
In Spanish: Eagle (Idaho) para niños
