Plummer, Idaho facts for kids
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Plummer, Idaho
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Plummer, circa 1912
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Location of Plummer in Benewah County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Benewah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,743 ft (836 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,044 |
| • Density | 815.37/sq mi (314.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83851
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-63910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411445 |
Plummer is a small city located in Benewah County, Idaho, in the United States. It's home to about 1,044 people, according to the 2010 census. Plummer is special because it's the largest city within the Coeur d'Alene Reservation, which is land set aside for the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. You can easily reach Plummer by U.S. Route 95, a major highway that runs north and south through Idaho.
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History of Plummer
The first church in Plummer was built in 1912. This shows how the community started to grow and establish itself over a hundred years ago.
Geography and Climate
Plummer covers a total area of about 1.25 square miles (3.27 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Plummer's Climate
Plummer has a type of weather called a dry-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. It's also known as a "Mediterranean-influenced" climate because of the dry summers.
| Climate data for Plummer (1950-2012) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 56 (13) |
62 (17) |
70 (21) |
78 (26) |
92 (33) |
95 (35) |
101 (38) |
100 (38) |
97 (36) |
86 (30) |
65 (18) |
57 (14) |
101 (38) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.9 (2.2) |
41.1 (5.1) |
47.4 (8.6) |
55.4 (13.0) |
64 (18) |
70 (21) |
81.5 (27.5) |
81.5 (27.5) |
73.4 (23.0) |
56.7 (13.7) |
43 (6) |
34.1 (1.2) |
57 (14) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.4 (−4.2) |
26.6 (−3.0) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
34.2 (1.2) |
38.5 (3.6) |
44.4 (6.9) |
50.6 (10.3) |
50 (10) |
43.3 (6.3) |
34.4 (1.3) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
36 (2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −15 (−26) |
−15 (−26) |
0 (−18) |
17 (−8) |
25 (−4) |
28 (−2) |
36 (2) |
31 (−1) |
27 (−3) |
9 (−13) |
−6 (−21) |
−8 (−22) |
−15 (−26) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.17 (81) |
2.95 (75) |
2.27 (58) |
1.93 (49) |
2.5 (64) |
1.62 (41) |
0.61 (15) |
0.71 (18) |
0.74 (19) |
2.17 (55) |
3.92 (100) |
4.11 (104) |
26.7 (680) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.5 (14) |
1.8 (4.6) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0 (0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
5 (13) |
14.4 (37) |
| Average precipitation days | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 109 |
Parks and Recreation
One exciting feature near Plummer is the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes. This is a long rail trail that stretches for 73 miles (117 kilometers). It connects Plummer to Mullan and goes through beautiful places like Heyburn State Park, Harrison, and Cataldo. It's a great spot for biking, walking, and enjoying nature.
People of Plummer
Plummer's Population in 2010
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 450 | — | |
| 1930 | 346 | −23.1% | |
| 1940 | 399 | 15.3% | |
| 1950 | 395 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 344 | −12.9% | |
| 1970 | 443 | 28.8% | |
| 1980 | 634 | 43.1% | |
| 1990 | 804 | 26.8% | |
| 2000 | 990 | 23.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,044 | 5.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,029 | −1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, the census counted 1,044 people living in Plummer. These people made up 374 households, with 261 of them being families. The city had about 835 people per square mile (322 people per square kilometer).
The people in Plummer come from many different backgrounds. About 45.7% of the population was White, and a large part, 42.7%, were Native American. There were also smaller groups of African American people, Pacific Islander people, and people from other races. About 9.8% of the people identified with two or more races. Additionally, 8.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Plummer had children under 18 living with them (43.3%). About 41.7% of households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.78 people, and the average family had 3.27 people.
The average age of people in Plummer was 31.4 years. A significant portion, 32.8%, were under 18 years old. About 10.3% of the population was 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (51.1%) than females (48.9%).
Notable People
- Paulette Jordan - She is a State Representative, meaning she helps make laws for the state of Idaho.
See also
In Spanish: Plummer (Idaho) para niños
