Shoshone, Idaho

This article is about the city of Shoshone. For the county in northern Idaho, see Shoshone County, Idaho.

Shoshone, Idaho
City
American Legion Hall, Shoshone
American Legion Hall, Shoshone
Location of Shoshone in Lincoln County, Idaho.
Location of Shoshone in Lincoln County, Idaho.
Coordinates: 42°56′13″N 114°24′20″W / 42.93694°N 114.40556°W / 42.93694; -114.40556
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyLincoln
Founded1882, 143 years ago
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.20 sq mi (3.10 km2)
 • Land1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
[2]
3,963 ft (1,208 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
1,653
 • Density1,280.48/sq mi (494.23/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
83324, 83352
Area code(s)208, 986
FIPS code16-73900
GNIS feature ID2411894[2]
Websitewww.shoshonecity.com

Shoshone (/ʃoʊˈʃoʊn/ shoh-SHOHN) is the county seat and largest city of Lincoln County, Idaho, United States.[4] The population was 1,653 at the 2020 census. In contrast to the Shoshone Native American tribe for which it is named, the city's name is correctly pronounced "Show-shown", with a silent "e".

History

Founded in 1882 during the construction of the Oregon Short Line, Shoshone has long been considered the main railroad station in south central Idaho's Magic Valley region.[5] The much larger community of Twin Falls 26 miles (42 km) to the south never developed a strong railroad presence due to the logistical issues presented by its location south of the Snake River Canyon. For many years, Shoshone was the only Amtrak stop in south central Idaho.

The Union Pacific Railroad opened the Sun Valley resort in 1936 (and owned it until 1964), and its pre-existing spur route to Ketchum connected here.[5][6][7] The spur first headed northeast, following today's US 93, to Richfield and Tikura, then peeled northwest to Picabo and on to Bellevue, Hailey, and Ketchum, so the distance was greater than today's more direct 55-mile (90 km) drive north on Highway 75.

About 15 miles (25 km) north of Shoshone are the Shoshone Ice Caves. The caves are lava tubes that stay cool enough for the ice inside them to remain frozen throughout the summer. In the days before refrigeration, this feature, coupled with the railroad, made Shoshone popular with travelers as "the only place for hundreds of miles where one could get a cold beer."

Economy

Today, Shoshone still has one bar, but also boasts a cafe, a movie theater, and a grocery store—unusual for such a small town. While limited retail jobs exist, Shoshone is primarily a farming and dairy community.

Shoshone is home to a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) facility. The town also has a small medical clinic, and recently built a new K-12 school building.

In recent years, Shoshone has become a bedroom community for workers of neighboring Blaine County, due to a significant difference in cost of living. The resort cities of Ketchum and Sun Valley are about an hour north on Highway 75. This commuting phenomenon has contributed greatly to recent growth in the Shoshone area. Shoshone also has a few historical buildings.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.16 square miles (3.00 km2), of which, 1.14 square miles (2.95 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[8] The Little Wood River runs through the town.

Much of the land around Shoshone is lava rock, which can make excavation for building problematic, and limits the amount of useful farmland.

Climate

Under the Köppen climate classification, Shoshone has a cold semi-arid climate (BSk).

Climate data for Shoshone, Idaho, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1908–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 60
(16) 		65
(18) 		79
(26) 		90
(32) 		101
(38) 		105
(41) 		109
(43) 		105
(41) 		104
(40) 		93
(34) 		77
(25) 		67
(19) 		109
(43)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 45.6
(7.6) 		52.6
(11.4) 		67.3
(19.6) 		78.5
(25.8) 		88.5
(31.4) 		96.3
(35.7) 		102.4
(39.1) 		100.4
(38.0) 		93.4
(34.1) 		81.3
(27.4) 		63.4
(17.4) 		48.1
(8.9) 		103.0
(39.4)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 37.2
(2.9) 		43.0
(6.1) 		54.5
(12.5) 		63.5
(17.5) 		73.8
(23.2) 		84.0
(28.9) 		94.1
(34.5) 		92.4
(33.6) 		81.4
(27.4) 		65.9
(18.8) 		49.5
(9.7) 		37.7
(3.2) 		64.8
(18.2)
Daily mean °F (°C) 30.2
(−1.0) 		34.6
(1.4) 		43.6
(6.4) 		50.8
(10.4) 		60.2
(15.7) 		68.8
(20.4) 		77.9
(25.5) 		76.2
(24.6) 		66.1
(18.9) 		53.1
(11.7) 		40.3
(4.6) 		30.7
(−0.7) 		52.7
(11.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 23.3
(−4.8) 		26.1
(−3.3) 		32.7
(0.4) 		38.2
(3.4) 		46.7
(8.2) 		53.5
(11.9) 		61.7
(16.5) 		59.9
(15.5) 		50.9
(10.5) 		40.2
(4.6) 		31.1
(−0.5) 		23.8
(−4.6) 		40.7
(4.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 1.5
(−16.9) 		6.8
(−14.0) 		15.4
(−9.2) 		22.3
(−5.4) 		29.9
(−1.2) 		36.9
(2.7) 		46.6
(8.1) 		44.6
(7.0) 		33.8
(1.0) 		22.1
(−5.5) 		11.5
(−11.4) 		2.6
(−16.3) 		−3.4
(−19.7)
Record low °F (°C) −36
(−38) 		−35
(−37) 		−11
(−24) 		1
(−17) 		15
(−9) 		27
(−3) 		32
(0) 		29
(−2) 		16
(−9) 		8
(−13) 		−20
(−29) 		−27
(−33) 		−36
(−38)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.57
(40) 		0.90
(23) 		1.14
(29) 		0.81
(21) 		1.07
(27) 		0.56
(14) 		0.16
(4.1) 		0.30
(7.6) 		0.46
(12) 		0.76
(19) 		1.02
(26) 		1.72
(44) 		10.47
(266.7)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 4.2
(11) 		3.3
(8.4) 		0.8
(2.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		2.2
(5.6) 		5.7
(14) 		16.2
(41)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 7.8 6.5 6.7 6.7 5.8 3.7 1.3 1.9 3.0 4.4 5.8 7.9 61.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 2.5 1.7 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.1 2.5 8.2
Source 1: NOAA[9]
Source 2: National Weather Service (snow/snow days 1981–2010)[10]

Highways

The four highways converge in Shoshone, the southern terminus of SH 75. Traffic between the Magic Valley and Sun Valley passes through Shoshone, maintaining its early heritage as a brief rest stop for travelers.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19101,155—
19201,1650.9%
19301,2113.9%
19401,36612.8%
19501,4204.0%
19601,416−0.3%
19701,233−12.9%
19801,2420.7%
19901,2490.6%
20001,39811.9%
20101,4614.5%
20201,65313.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,461 people, 542 households, and 349 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,281.6 inhabitants per square mile (494.8/km2). There were 647 housing units at an average density of 567.5 per square mile (219.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 14.5% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.4% of the population.

There were 542 households, of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the city was 33 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 1,398 people, 547 households, and 355 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,432.0 inhabitants per square mile (552.9/km2). There were 615 housing units at an average density of 629.9 per square mile (243.2/km2). Apartments are scarce, and most of the neighborhoods are decades old. There has been a small amount of new construction and Shoshone has experienced slow growth since the year 2000, due in part to commuters who work in Sun Valley but choose to live in Shoshone because of the comparatively lower cost of living.

The racial makeup of the city was 88.91% White, 0.07% African American, 1.43% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 7.65% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.30% of the population.

There were 547 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,036, and the median income for a family was $35,787. Males had a median income of $29,479 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,756. About 11.1% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Shoshone School District is the local school district.[14]

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shoshone, Idaho
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ^ a b Hart, Arthur A. (March 1975). "Shoshone Historic District (#976)" (PDF). Idaho State Historical Society. (Reference Series).
  6. ^ Robb, Inez (December 11, 1965). "Ketchum is now really in". Lewiston Evening Journal. (Maine). p. 4.
  7. ^ "Wood River Trails History". TrailsLink. (Rail-Trail History). Retrieved December 19, 2016.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  9. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Shoshone 1 WNW, ID". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  10. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Pocatello". National Weather Service. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  14. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lincoln County, ID" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 11, 2024. - Text list
  15. ^ Crump, Steve (June 4, 2010). "You Didn't Know Jack". magicvalley.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  16. ^ Crump, Steve (March 4, 2011). "The friends of former Idaho Senator Jim McClure". magicvalley.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  17. ^ "Tim Ridinger's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
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