Victor, Idaho facts for kids
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Victor, Idaho
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Post Office at Victor, Idaho, United States
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| Motto(s):
"A Town to Come Home To"
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Location of Victor in Teton County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Teton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.65 sq mi (6.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,217 ft (1,895 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,157 |
| • Density | 946.31/sq mi (365.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
83455
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-84250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412154 |
Victor is the biggest city in Teton County, Idaho, United States. In 2020, about 2,157 people lived there. This was more than the 1,928 people in 2010 and the 840 people in 2000.
Victor is close to Jackson, Wyoming. You can reach Teton Pass from Victor by taking State Highway 33. This highway then goes into Wyoming and becomes Wyoming Highway 22, leading to Jackson Hole.
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History of Victor
Victor was started in 1889. It was formed from four smaller places called Trail Creek, Fox Creek, Chapin, and Cedron.
The city was named after George Victor Sherwood. He was a mail carrier who worked very hard. He delivered mail even when it was dangerous.
About Victor's Location
Victor is located high up in the mountains. It is about 6,214 feet (1,894 meters) above sea level.
The city covers an area of about 2.65 square miles (6.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The special postal code for Victor is 83455.
Highways in Victor
Two main highways pass through Victor:
- SH-31
- SH-33
People Living in Victor
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 277 | — | |
| 1930 | 250 | −9.7% | |
| 1940 | 294 | 17.6% | |
| 1950 | 431 | 46.6% | |
| 1960 | 240 | −44.3% | |
| 1970 | 241 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 323 | 34.0% | |
| 1990 | 292 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 840 | 187.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,928 | 129.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,157 | 11.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,157 people living in Victor. They lived in 1,128 homes.
The average age of people in Victor was 32.3 years. About 27.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Victor had 1,928 people. They lived in 683 homes.
About 41.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many families were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.82 people.
The average age was 30.6 years. About 31.5% of people were under 18. Most people were between 25 and 44 years old.
Victor's Climate
Victor has a type of climate called a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers.
| Climate data for Victor, 1991–2020 simulated normals (6230 ft elevation) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 28.4 (−2.0) |
32.4 (0.2) |
41.0 (5.0) |
50.7 (10.4) |
60.8 (16.0) |
70.2 (21.2) |
80.8 (27.1) |
80.1 (26.7) |
70.0 (21.1) |
55.0 (12.8) |
39.4 (4.1) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
53.1 (11.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 18.7 (−7.4) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
38.5 (3.6) |
47.5 (8.6) |
55.4 (13.0) |
63.5 (17.5) |
62.4 (16.9) |
53.8 (12.1) |
41.9 (5.5) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
40.1 (4.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8.8 (−12.9) |
10.9 (−11.7) |
18.9 (−7.3) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
34.2 (1.2) |
40.6 (4.8) |
46.4 (8.0) |
44.8 (7.1) |
37.6 (3.1) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
18.7 (−7.4) |
9.9 (−12.3) |
27.2 (−2.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.95 (75.00) |
2.16 (54.74) |
2.36 (59.84) |
2.47 (62.86) |
2.77 (70.32) |
2.07 (52.66) |
1.12 (28.50) |
1.38 (35.02) |
1.69 (43.01) |
2.10 (53.40) |
2.40 (60.85) |
2.83 (72.00) |
26.3 (668.2) |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 13.3 (−10.4) |
14.9 (−9.5) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
37.4 (3.0) |
40.5 (4.7) |
38.1 (3.4) |
32.4 (0.2) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
20.1 (−6.6) |
13.8 (−10.1) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
| Source: Prism Climate Group | |||||||||||||
Schools in Victor
The public schools in Teton County are run by the Teton School District #401. Their main office is in Driggs.
Victor has a school for younger elementary students (kindergarten to 3rd grade). However, older elementary students (4th-5th grade) and middle school students (6th-8th grade) go to schools in Driggs. The only traditional high school, Teton High School, is also in Driggs.
Famous People from Victor
- Amanda Otto, a person who races sled dogs.
See also
In Spanish: Victor (Idaho) para niños
