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Minidoka County

Population in 2011: 112. Population change since 2000: -13.2%
 

Males: 58  (51.8%)
Females: 54  (48.2%)

Median resident age:  30.3 years
Idaho median age:  43.9 years

Zip code: 83343

Estimated median household income in 2009: $45,599 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Minidoka:

$45,599
Idaho:

$44,926
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $14,081

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $56,547 (it was $31,900 in 2000)
Minidoka:

$56,547
Idaho:

$171,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $51,750; Detached houses: $54,812; Mobile homes: $34,907

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  • Hispanic - 86 (76.8%)
  • White alone - 26 (23.2%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Minidoka: 84.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (2.3%), Irish (2.3%), Polish (1.6%), United States (1.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4286 feet

Land area: 0.09 square miles.

Population density: 1296 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Minidoka:

  • High school or higher: 12.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Minidoka city:

  • Never married: 31.7%
  • Now married: 59.8%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 1.2%

50 residents are foreign born (38.8% Latin America).

This city:  38.8%
Idaho:  5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $506 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $353 (0.7%)

Minidoka satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pocatello, ID (53.6 miles , pop. 51,466).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Las Vegas, NV (463.0 miles , pop. 478,434).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (642.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Acequia, ID (2.8 miles) , Rupert, ID (3.6 miles ), Declo, ID (4.2 miles ), Paul, ID (4.3 miles ), Heyburn, ID (4.4 miles ), Burley, ID (4.6 miles ), Albion, ID (4.9 miles ), Malta, ID (5.6 miles) .

Latitude: 42.75 N, Longitude: 113.49 W

Area code: 208

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.0%
Idaho:

6.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +62 (+92.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (82%)
  • Wholesale trade (13%)
  • Manufacturing (3%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (84%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (33%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (27%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (27%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (88%)


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Earthquake activity:

Minidoka-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Idaho state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 92.9 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 72.9 miles away from Minidoka center
On 10/28/1983 at 19:51:24, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.8 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 95.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/4/1992 at 18:22:09, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 89.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/1990 at 00:05:13, a magnitude 3.9 (3.5 MB, 3.5 LG, 3.9 ML, Depth: 5.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 81.3 miles away from Minidoka center
On 9/1/2007 at 18:32:02, a magnitude 3.9 (3.7 MW, 3.9 ML, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 97.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Minidoka County (2) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Heavy Rain: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Minidoka:

  • CASSIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 31 miles away; BURLEY, ID)
  • ST LUKES MAGIC VALLEY RMC (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 62 miles away; TWIN FALLS, ID)
  • PORTNEUF MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 63 miles away; POCATELLO, ID)

Airports located in Minidoka:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Minidoka:

  • College of Southern Idaho (about 52 miles; Twin Falls, ID; Full-time enrollment: 3,157)
  • Idaho State University (about 54 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 8,867)
  • Utah State University (about 111 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 12,584)
  • Utah State University-Regional Campuses and Distance Education (about 111 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 3,048)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 114 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 12,325)
  • Weber State University (about 134 miles; Ogden, UT; FT enrollment: 10,838)
  • Boise State University (about 150 miles; Boise, ID; FT enrollment: 12,874)

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Minidoka County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 2.4%
(0.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 3.2% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  3.7 people
Idaho:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  93.3%
Whole state:  67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  8.6%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Minidoka, ID


Minidoka compared to Idaho state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Minidoka travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (74%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (9%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Minidoka County Idaho:


2008 Presidential Election results in Minidoka County Idaho:
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Religion statistics for Minidoka (based on Minidoka County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 70.04%
Here70.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran Church
Adherents49.4%29.7%6.3%3.9%2.7%
Congregations52.8%2.8%5.6%5.6%2.8%
NameNorth American Baptist ConferenceConservative Congregational Christian ConferenceSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents1.9%1.4%1.3%1.2%2.3%
Congregations2.8%2.8%2.8%5.6%16.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Minidoka County:

1.62 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Minidoka County:

7.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Here:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
Idaho:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Minidoka County:

29.9%
Idaho:

25.7%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$510
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$255
Water Supply 0$0 1$153
Totals for Government 0$0 4$918


6.77% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,958 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.77%
Idaho average:

9.61%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Cassia County, ID  2.44% ($26,529 average AGI)
from Twin Falls County, ID  0.52% ($21,364)
from Canyon County, ID  0.24% ($23,667)


8.64% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,299 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.64%
Idaho average:

8.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cassia County, ID  2.56% ($25,187 average AGI)
to Ada County, ID  0.95% ($26,597)
to Twin Falls County, ID  0.85% ($33,691)

Strongest AM radio stations in Minidoka:

  • KFTA (970 AM; 3 kW; RUPERT, ID; Owner: TRI-MARKET RADIO BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KZNR (690 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSEI (930 AM; 5 kW; POCATELLO, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KLIX (1310 AM; 5 kW; TWIN FALLS, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBAR (1230 AM; 1 kW; BURLEY, ID; Owner: KART & EAGLE ROCK B/C INC,TENANTS)
  • KBLI (1620 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTFI (1270 AM; 5 kW; TWIN FALLS, ID; Owner: AGM-IDAHO BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSOS (800 AM; 10 kW; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Minidoka:

  • KCIR (90.7 FM; TWIN FALLS, ID; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS CORP)
  • KKMV (92.5 FM; RUPERT, ID; Owner: TRI-MARKET RADIO BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KZDX (99.9 FM; BURLEY, ID; Owner: KART & EAGLE ROCK B/C INC,TENANTS)
  • KBSY (88.5 FM; BURLEY, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KISY (100.7 FM; GOODING, ID; Owner: AGM-IDAHO BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K299AH (107.7 FM; POCATELLO, ID; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)
  • KORR (104.1 FM; AMERICAN FALLS, ID; Owner: IDAHO WIRELESS CORPORATION)
  • KISU-FM (91.1 FM; POCATELLO, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Minidoka:

  • K59BV (Channel 59; LAVA HOT SPRINGS, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
  • K02NO (Channel 2; RUPERT, ID; Owner: FALLS BROADCASTING COMPANY)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Larry L Curry, Burley City Of Former Minidoka Dump (Lat: 42.627639 Lon: -113.935361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 58.8 m, Overall height: 59.7 m
    Registrant: Larry Curry, 233 N. Main, Pocatello, ID 83204, Phone: (208) 233-6246
  • Mick Brink, Town Of Minidoka (Lat: 42.811722 Lon: -113.570611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.3 m, Overall height: 24.3 m
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, 1111 19th Street, Nw, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 857-3500, Email:
  • Mick Brink, Town Of Minidoka (Lat: 42.811722 Lon: -113.570611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.3 m, Overall height: 24.3 m
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, 1111 19th Street, Nw, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 857-3500, Email:
  • Larry L Curry, Burley City Of Former Minidoka Dump (Lat: 42.627639 Lon: -113.935361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 58.8 m, Overall height: 59.7 m
    Registrant: Larry Curry, 233 N. Main, Pocatello, ID 83204, Phone: (208) 233-6246
  • Mick Brink, Town Of Minidoka (Lat: 42.811722 Lon: -113.570611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.3 m, Overall height: 24.3 m
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, 1111 19th Street, Nw, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 857-3500, Email:
  • Edward G Roach, Burley City Of Former Minidoka Dump (Lat: 42.627639 Lon: -113.935361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 58.8 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Licensee ID: L01211381
    Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
  • DON HOUGHTON, Town Of Minidoka (Lat: 42.811722 Lon: -113.570611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.3 m, Overall height: 24.3 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms-A3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 7 Km Ne (Lat: 42.796111 Lon: -113.418056), Type: Mast, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPWA207
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.525 MHz, 463.787 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/24/2002, Expiration Date: 09/24/2012, Certifier: Richard C Young
    Registrant: Reinke Manufacturing Co., Inc., 101 Reinke Road, Deshler, NE 68340, Phone: (402) 365-7251, Fax: (402) 365-4370
  • 5 Km Nw (Lat: 42.781667 Lon: -113.516389), Type: Mast, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPXU256
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.525 MHz, 463.787 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/10/2003, Expiration Date: 06/10/2013, Certifier: Robert C Young
    Registrant: Reinke Manufacturing Co., Inc., 101 Reinke Road, Deshler, NE 68340, Phone: (402) 365-7251, Fax: (402) 365-4370

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: RYAN NAVION (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 91188 , Serial Number: NAV4239, Year manufactured: 1946
    Registrant (Individual): Lyle A Fassett, P O Box 16, Minidoka, ID 83343

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