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Grace, Idaho
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Location of Grace in Caribou County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Caribou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,535 ft (1,687 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 915 |
| • Density | 975.99/sq mi (376.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83241
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-32500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410626 |
Grace is a city in Caribou County, Idaho, United States. The population was 920 at the 2020 census.
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History
The area of Grace was once inhabited by the Shoshone Indians. The Oregon Trail passed within 4 miles (6.4 km) of Grace and the town itself was established with a post office in 1894. Unlike other nearby historic towns such as Paris and Franklin, Grace was not originally settled by Mormon pioneers, but has since become a predominantly Mormon-populated town. The economy in and around Grace has traditionally been driven by agriculture, with potatoes, alfalfa, grain, dairy and ranching being the main staples.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 square miles (2.56 km2), all of it land.
Grace is one of the northernmost cities along the Wasatch Range which extends approximately 160 miles (260 km) south, and is only 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the large fault line that defines the range. Grace is located near the center of Gem Valley.
In stark contrast to the surrounding mountains, the valley floor in the immediate area of Grace is flat due to volcanic activity in the area some 30,000 years ago. The lava flow that created the valley also diverted the Bear River from its Pacific drainage into the Great Basin. This was a significant contributor to the growth of the prehistoric Lake Bonneville of which the Great Salt Lake is a remnant. Lake Bonneville reached its farthest north advance about four miles (6 km) southwest of Grace before it broke through the earthen barrier at Red Rock pass north of Preston, Idaho. The Bear River today runs to the north and west of Grace and terminates in the Great Salt Lake.
Grace's neighboring towns are Soda Springs to the north east, Bancroft to the north west, and Preston to the south. It is about 20 miles (32 km) from Lava Hot Springs, which is a local tourism and recreation destination. The nearest city with a major airport is Salt Lake City, Utah, which is approximately 175 miles (282 km) south.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winter. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Grace has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 626 | — | |
| 1940 | 701 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 761 | 8.6% | |
| 1960 | 725 | −4.7% | |
| 1970 | 826 | 13.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,216 | 47.2% | |
| 1990 | 973 | −20.0% | |
| 2000 | 990 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 915 | −7.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 935 | 2.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 915 people, 366 households, and 266 families residing in the city. The population density was 924.2 inhabitants per square mile (356.8/km2). There were 400 housing units at an average density of 404.0 per square mile (156.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 366 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.3% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 38.9 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.
Arts and culture
Grace is hosts the Caribou County Fair and Rodeo.
Education
There are 3 schools: Black Canyon Elementary School, Grace Junior High School, and Grace High School; they are all under the oversight of Grace School District #148.
Notable people
- Kerry Christensen - yodeler.
- Marc Gibbs - Former member of the Idaho House of Representatives; lives in Grace.
- Phil Johnson - basketball player, college and NBA coach.
- Junior Van Noy - Medal of Honor recipient.
See also
In Spanish: Grace (Idaho) para niños
