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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 largest city in Teton County, Idaho, United States. The population was 2,157 at the 2020 census, up from 1,928 in 2010, and 840 from 2000. It is part of the Jackson, WY–ID Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Nearby Teton Pass is accessed south from Victor on State Highway 33, which continues east of the state border as Wyoming Highway 22 to Jackson Hole.
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History
Victor was established in 1889 from four existing settlements, namely Trail Creek, Fox Creek, Chapin and Cedron. It was named for George Victor Sherwood, a dedicated mail carrier who delivered the mail despite threats of attacks.
Geography
Victor is located at an elevation of 6,214 feet (1,894 m) above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.65 square miles (6.86 km2), all land. The zip code for Victor is 83455.
Highways
- SH-31
- SH-33
Demographics
| 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 | |||
2020 census
At the 2020 census there were 2,157 people in 1,128 households in the city. There were 1,012 housing units.
The median age was 32.3 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18. 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 36.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 65; 7.7% were 65 or older.
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 1,928 people in 683 households, including 433 families, in the city. The population density was 560.5 inhabitants per square mile (216.4/km2). There were 853 housing units at an average density of 248.0 per square mile (95.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.3% White, 0.5% Black (U.S. Census), 1.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.9% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.6%.
Of the 683 households 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 24.0% of households were one person and 4.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.51.
The median age was 30.6 years. 31.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 43.3% were from 25 to 44; 15.1% were from 45 to 64; and 3.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Victor has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb).
| 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 | |||||||||||||
Education
The public schools in the county are operated by Teton School District #401, headquartered in Driggs. The only traditional high school is Teton High School, also in Driggs. A lower elementary school (K–3) is in Victor, but the district's upper elementary (4–5) and middle school (6–8) are located in Driggs.
College of Eastern Idaho includes this county in its catchment zone; however this county is not in its taxation zone.
Notable people
- Amanda Otto, dog musher and sled dog racer
See also
In Spanish: Victor (Idaho) para niños
