Newport, Washington facts for kids
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Newport, Washington
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Pend Oreille County Courthouse in Newport
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Location of Newport, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pend Oreille |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.47 sq mi (3.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,159 ft (658 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,114 |
| • Density | 1,438/sq mi (556.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99156
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-48820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411249 |
| Website | City of Newport |
Newport is a small city in Washington, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Pend Oreille County. In 2020, about 2,114 people lived there.
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History of Newport
Newport got its name in 1890. It was chosen as the first place where steamboats could land on the Pend Oreille River. This made it an important spot for travel and trade.
The city of Newport officially became a town on April 13, 1903. The first bridge over the river was built in 1906. It was later replaced in 1926 and again in 1988 to make it stronger and safer.
In 1987, Newport started a special project to become the "City of Flags." They planted hundreds of flags from the country, state, and city. This idea was stopped about ten years later because flags were sometimes stolen and it was hard to keep them all in good condition. Today, you won't see any of these flag structures in Newport.
On July 14, 2015, there was an incident at a company called Zodiac Aerospace. Five people were hurt, and everyone nearby was asked to stay far away from the building for safety.
Geography and Location
Newport is located at an elevation of about 2,160 feet (658.5 meters) above sea level. The city covers an area of about 1.07 square miles (2.77 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Newport's Neighbors and Rivers
The town of Oldtown, Idaho is right next to Newport, just to the east. The two towns are very close, with no natural barriers like mountains or rivers between them. They are only separated by the straight line that marks the state boundary.
The Pend Oreille River flows into Washington state about half a mile north of Newport. From there, it flows north all the way to Canada. The land around the river near Newport is quite flat.
West of the river, the land is a bit lower. Water from natural springs and rainfall in this area flows southwest. This water eventually forms the Little Spokane River, which then flows towards the city of Spokane.
Nearby Lakes and Waterways
Diamond Lake is located about 7 miles (11 kilometers) southwest of Newport. This lake is also part of the Little Spokane River's water system. Water from the far west end of Diamond Lake flows into a creek. This creek then joins the Little Spokane River.
People of Newport
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,199 | — | |
| 1920 | 950 | −20.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,080 | 13.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,174 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,385 | 18.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,513 | 9.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,418 | −6.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,665 | 17.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,691 | 1.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,921 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,126 | 10.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,114 | −0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2010, there were 2,126 people living in Newport. There were 874 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 506 of these households were families.
Who Lives in Newport?
- About 34% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- About 38% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- The average household had 2.32 people.
- The average family had 3.04 people.
The average age of people in Newport was 38.8 years.
- About 27.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 20.7% were 65 years or older.
- The city had slightly more females (53.4%) than males (46.6%).
Climate in Newport
Newport has a climate with cold, wet winters and warm, dry summers. This is known as a humid continental climate.
Weather Patterns
Compared to Spokane, a larger city nearby, Newport usually has cooler nights in both summer and winter. Its daytime temperatures are very similar to Spokane's. However, Newport gets much more rain and snow. The snow depth in winter is typically three and a half times higher than in Spokane.
The wettest month ever recorded was November 2006, with 8.34 inches (212 mm) of rain. The wettest year was 1950, with 37.40 inches (950 mm) of rain. The driest year was 1985, with only 17.59 inches (447 mm) of rain.
The most snow in one winter season was from July 1955 to June 1956, with over 135.7 inches (345 cm) of snow. The least snowy year was from July 1935 to June 1936, with only 10.0 inches (25 cm) of snow.
| Climate data for Newport, Washington (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1909–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
61 (16) |
75 (24) |
93 (34) |
96 (36) |
103 (39) |
107 (42) |
106 (41) |
99 (37) |
85 (29) |
65 (18) |
60 (16) |
107 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 42.9 (6.1) |
48.6 (9.2) |
63.0 (17.2) |
74.2 (23.4) |
84.2 (29.0) |
89.7 (32.1) |
96.5 (35.8) |
96.2 (35.7) |
87.4 (30.8) |
71.0 (21.7) |
53.3 (11.8) |
43.7 (6.5) |
97.8 (36.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 32.2 (0.1) |
38.3 (3.5) |
48.1 (8.9) |
57.3 (14.1) |
68.3 (20.2) |
74.2 (23.4) |
84.2 (29.0) |
83.4 (28.6) |
73.2 (22.9) |
56.0 (13.3) |
40.2 (4.6) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
57.3 (14.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 28.0 (−2.2) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
38.0 (3.3) |
45.3 (7.4) |
54.6 (12.6) |
60.4 (15.8) |
67.3 (19.6) |
66.1 (18.9) |
57.3 (14.1) |
45.1 (7.3) |
34.3 (1.3) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
46.2 (7.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.7 (−4.6) |
23.3 (−4.8) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
33.4 (0.8) |
40.9 (4.9) |
46.5 (8.1) |
50.5 (10.3) |
48.8 (9.3) |
41.4 (5.2) |
34.1 (1.2) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
35.2 (1.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 1.6 (−16.9) |
4.0 (−15.6) |
13.0 (−10.6) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
35.3 (1.8) |
39.8 (4.3) |
37.0 (2.8) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
19.1 (−7.2) |
11.4 (−11.4) |
4.9 (−15.1) |
−6.3 (−21.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −41 (−41) |
−39 (−39) |
−14 (−26) |
6 (−14) |
17 (−8) |
25 (−4) |
29 (−2) |
25 (−4) |
11 (−12) |
−1 (−18) |
−14 (−26) |
−37 (−38) |
−41 (−41) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.00 (76) |
1.95 (50) |
3.21 (82) |
2.29 (58) |
2.24 (57) |
2.26 (57) |
1.03 (26) |
0.81 (21) |
1.16 (29) |
2.83 (72) |
3.52 (89) |
3.19 (81) |
27.49 (698) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 15.6 (40) |
8.5 (22) |
2.7 (6.9) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
5.0 (13) |
20.9 (53) |
52.9 (135.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 inch) | 10.5 | 6.8 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 7.8 | 9.3 | 10.3 | 86.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 6.3 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 8.2 | 22.5 |
| Source 1: NOAA (snow/snow days 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Arts and Culture in Newport
Newport has some interesting places that show its history and culture.
Historic Buildings to Explore
One famous spot is Kelly's Bar and Grill. It has been open since 1894, with only a few short breaks. This makes it the second oldest bar in the entire state of Washington. It's a great example of a long-standing local business.
Education in Newport
Students in Newport attend public schools operated by the Newport School District. This district provides education for children living in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Newport (Washington) para niños
