Sagle, Idaho facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sagle, Idaho
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south of town, the south side
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| Motto(s):
Never forget the land of 7B
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 Sagle, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Sagle, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bonner |
| Elevation | 2,149 ft (655 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83860
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 389817 |
Sagle is a small community in Bonner County, Idaho. It is not an official city but a group of homes and businesses. Sagle is about 5 miles (8 km) south of a town called Sandpoint. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 83860.
Sagle has an elementary school located on Sagle Road, near the main highway. The school's mascot is the Hawks. Recently, more businesses have opened in Sagle. This is because it is close to Sandpoint, has good road access, and has fewer rules for businesses.
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What is Sagle's Climate Like?
Winter Weather in Sagle
Sagle usually has long, cool winters. It gets a lot of rain and snow during these months. Most of the time, the rain falls as snow. But sometimes, it rains for a day or two, which can melt the snow.
Snow usually stays on the ground from late November until early March. However, snow can start falling in October and sometimes lasts until April or May. For example, this happened during the winter of 2007–2008.
Summer Weather in Sagle
Summers in Sagle are generally sunny from June to September. Temperatures are usually warm, ranging from the low 80s °F (20s °C) to the mid-90s °F (30s °C). Sometimes, it can even reach 100 °F (38 °C).
Winters are very snowy, and there can be weeks without seeing the sun. On average, Sagle gets about 30 to 35 inches (76 to 89 cm) of rain and snow each year. The exact amount depends on the specific area and its local landscape.
Exploring Sagle's Geography
Hills and Mountains
Sagle is known for its gentle, rolling hills. These hills are surrounded by much larger mountains. Most people in Sagle live in the valleys or on these lower hills. Some residents also live higher up in the mountains.
There are two main mountain ranges in Sagle. One is to the west, and the other is to the east. Both ranges run from north to south. The western range includes areas like Ott's Basin and Dufort. It stretches south towards Huckleberry and Long Mountains.
Eastern Mountain Range
The eastern mountains are taller and more noticeable. They form a long chain that goes for almost 30 miles (48 km). This chain starts at Gold Hill and goes south to Cape Horn, near Bayview, Idaho.
The only major road that crosses this eastern mountain range is Sagle Road. This road climbs steadily uphill before a steep section winds down. It leads to Lake Pend Oreille and a small resort town called Garfield Bay.
Wildlife and Plants
These mountains are home to many animals. It is common to see deer, elk, moose, and turkeys. Bears, cougars (also known as mountain lions), and even wolves are sometimes spotted here.
The area also has many types of trees. You can find western larch and ponderosa pine trees. There are also western red cedar and western hemlock trees. In addition, patches of Huckleberry plants grow all over these hills.
Education in Sagle
Most children in Sagle attend Sagle Elementary School. This school is often a central gathering place for the community. Sagle does not have its own high school. Instead, it is part of the larger Lake Pend Oreille School District.
Teenagers from Sagle go to Sandpoint Middle School for grades 7 and 8. For high school, they attend Sandpoint High School, which covers grades 9 through 12.
