Homedale, Idaho facts for kids
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Homedale,Idaho
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Location of Homedale in Owyhee County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,633 |
| • Density | 1,926.35/sq mi (743.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83628
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-38170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410782 |
Homedale is a city located in Owyhee County, Idaho. In 2010, about 2,633 people lived there. The city got its name in a fun way: by drawing names from a hat during a community picnic! Homedale is also part of the larger Boise metropolitan area. Long ago, it was the end point for a train line called the Oregon Short Line Railroad.
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History of Homedale
Homedale was first settled by Jacob Mussell in the late 1800s. In 1898, Jacob Mussell built a ferry boat. This ferry helped new settlers cross the Snake River, making Homedale easier to reach.
By 1914, Homedale was growing. It had a mayor, a city council, a schoolhouse, and even a railroad. However, it didn't become an official city until 1920.
In 1914, many people from Austria were encouraged to move to Homedale. They were promised good land for farming. When they arrived, they found the land was not yet developed, but they still had to buy it. Today, there is still an area in Homedale known as "Austrian Town." The Basque culture is also a very important part of Homedale's history and community.
Geography and Location
Homedale is located right next to the Snake River. This river forms the border with Canyon County.
The United States Census Bureau says that Homedale covers about 1.47 square miles (3.81 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 225 | — | |
| 1940 | 857 | 280.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,411 | 64.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,381 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,411 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,078 | 47.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,963 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,528 | 28.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,633 | 4.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,720 | 3.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Homedale's Population in 2010
In 2010, a special count called the census showed that 2,633 people lived in Homedale. These people lived in 877 households, and 609 of these were families. The city had about 1,791 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Homedale were White (63.1%). About 43% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (43.9%) had children under 18 living there. The average household had almost 3 people. The average family had about 3.5 people.
The average age of people in Homedale was 31.9 years old. About 33.5% of residents were under 18. About 13.5% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.9%) and females (50.1%).
Roads and Travel
The main road serving Homedale is U.S. Route 95. This highway is the most important north-south road in Idaho.
State Highway 19 also goes west from Homedale for about five miles (8 kilometers). It then crosses into Oregon and becomes Oregon Route 201, which heads north towards Ontario.
Homedale's Climate
Homedale has a type of weather called a cold semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but it can get quite cold, especially in winter.
| Climate data for Homedale, Idaho, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1990–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 62 (17) |
69 (21) |
82 (28) |
90 (32) |
100 (38) |
107 (42) |
112 (44) |
109 (43) |
104 (40) |
94 (34) |
82 (28) |
66 (19) |
112 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 53.5 (11.9) |
61.0 (16.1) |
71.0 (21.7) |
82.0 (27.8) |
91.3 (32.9) |
98.5 (36.9) |
104.1 (40.1) |
102.8 (39.3) |
95.8 (35.4) |
84.4 (29.1) |
65.7 (18.7) |
56.1 (13.4) |
104.8 (40.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.9 (3.3) |
45.7 (7.6) |
56.5 (13.6) |
63.7 (17.6) |
73.0 (22.8) |
81.4 (27.4) |
92.3 (33.5) |
91.1 (32.8) |
80.5 (26.9) |
65.7 (18.7) |
49.5 (9.7) |
38.7 (3.7) |
64.7 (18.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 30.4 (−0.9) |
36.3 (2.4) |
44.3 (6.8) |
50.6 (10.3) |
59.9 (15.5) |
67.0 (19.4) |
75.7 (24.3) |
73.2 (22.9) |
63.3 (17.4) |
50.7 (10.4) |
39.0 (3.9) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
51.8 (11.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22.9 (−5.1) |
26.8 (−2.9) |
32.0 (0.0) |
37.4 (3.0) |
46.8 (8.2) |
52.7 (11.5) |
59.1 (15.1) |
55.4 (13.0) |
46.0 (7.8) |
35.7 (2.1) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
38.9 (3.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 6.1 (−14.4) |
12.4 (−10.9) |
17.6 (−8.0) |
22.2 (−5.4) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
39.5 (4.2) |
46.2 (7.9) |
43.1 (6.2) |
33.0 (0.6) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
12.5 (−10.8) |
6.9 (−13.9) |
1.3 (−17.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −17 (−27) |
3 (−16) |
11 (−12) |
13 (−11) |
22 (−6) |
33 (1) |
35 (2) |
32 (0) |
19 (−7) |
8 (−13) |
−3 (−19) |
−15 (−26) |
−17 (−27) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.45 (37) |
0.85 (22) |
0.94 (24) |
0.87 (22) |
1.30 (33) |
0.81 (21) |
0.30 (7.6) |
0.22 (5.6) |
0.41 (10) |
0.75 (19) |
0.98 (25) |
1.18 (30) |
10.06 (256.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.1 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 47.3 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Schools in Homedale
Homedale has schools for all age groups:
- Homedale Elementary School (grades K–4)
- Homedale Middle School (grades 5–8)
- Homedale High School (grades 9–12)
Local Newspaper
The local newspaper for Homedale is called The Owyhee Avalanche.
Fun Annual Events
Homedale hosts several exciting events each year:
- Txoko Ona Basque dance (a traditional dance event)
- July 4 Demolition Derby (a fun car smashing event on Independence Day)
- Owyhee County Fair and Rodeo (usually the first full week in August)
- Conner Landa Memorial Softball Tournament (held in July)
Famous People from Homedale
Some notable people who have connections to Homedale include:
- Niles Fulwyler, a major general in the United States Army
- Ralph D. Townsend, another military officer
- Ted Trueblood, a well-known writer and conservationist who loved the outdoors
- Fred Wood, who was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives
- Scott Matlock, an NFL player who played defense and offense for Boise State Unversity and the San Diego Chargers
See also
In Spanish: Homedale (Idaho) para niños
