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Caribou County

Population in July 2007: 266.
Males: 138  (52.1%)
Females: 128  (47.9%)

Median resident age:  36.0 years
Idaho median age:  33.2 years

Zip code: 83285

Estimated median household income in 2009: $29,465 (it was $25,938 in 2000)
Wayan:

$29,465
Idaho:

$44,926
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,738

Wayan CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $193,684 (it was $130,600 in 2000)
Wayan:

$193,684
Idaho:

$171,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $267,704; Detached houses: $267,704

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Wayan races chart
  • White alone - 265 (93.3%)
  • Hispanic - 19 (6.7%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Wayan: 89.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6437 feet

Land area: 720.9 square miles.

Population density: 0.4 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Wayan:

  • High school or higher: 94.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wayan CCD:

  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 74.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 3.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Idaho:  5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Wayan CCD:  0.8% ($1,056)
Idaho:  1.0% ($1,007)
Wayan satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pocatello, ID (56.7 miles , pop. 51,466).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (387.2 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (644.6 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Auburn, WY (4.1 miles ), Thayne, WY (4.2 miles ), Soda Springs, ID (4.2 miles ), Fairview, WY (4.5 miles ), Grover, WY (4.5 miles) , Bedford, WY (4.5 miles) , Etna, WY (4.6 miles) , Star Valley Ranch, WY (4.6 miles ).

Latitude: 42.83 N, Longitude: 111.33 W

Area code: 208

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.1%
Idaho:

6.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


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Average climate in Wayan, Idaho

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Earthquake activity:

Wayan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Idaho state average. It is 970% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 81.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/3/1994 at 09:05:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.8 ML, Depth: 4.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 18.9 miles away from Wayan center
On 4/21/2001 at 17:18:56, a magnitude 5.4 (5.4 MB, 4.9 MS, 5.3 MW, Depth: 0.5 mi) earthquake occurred 7.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/11/1994 at 14:59:50, a magnitude 5.3 (4.8 MB, 5.1 ML, 5.3 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 17.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/4/1994 at 02:42:12, a magnitude 5.2 (4.7 MB, 5.2 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 17.6 miles away from Wayan center
On 4/7/1994 at 16:16:44, a magnitude 5.2 (4.3 MB, 4.8 ML, 5.2 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 24.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Caribou County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Heavy Rain: 1, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals/medical centers near Wayan:

  • STAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; AFTON, WY)
  • PORTNEUF MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 48 miles away; POCATELLO, ID)
  • ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 53 miles away; JACKSON, WY)

Political contributions by individuals in Wayan, ID

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wayan:

  • Idaho State University (about 57 miles; Pocatello, ID; Full-time enrollment: 8,867)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 73 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 12,325)
  • Utah State University (about 80 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 12,584)
  • Utah State University-Regional Campuses and Distance Education (about 80 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 3,048)
  • Weber State University (about 118 miles; Ogden, UT; FT enrollment: 10,838)
  • University of Utah (about 146 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 20,534)
  • Westminster College (about 148 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,451)

Public elementary/middle school in Wayan:

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Notable locations in Wayan: Dry Valley Guard Station (A), Johnson Guard Station (B), Nate Ranch (C), Young Ranch (D), Petersons Ranch (E), Maybey Canyon Phosphate Mining Area (F), Mill Canyon Campground (G), Pine Bar Campground (H), Miller Ranch (I), Blackfoot River Park Access Area (J), Smith Sawmill (K), Stocking Ranch (L), Stewart Ranch (M), Stump Creek Guard Station (N), Clear Creek Guard Station (O), Summit View Campground (P), Sweet Ranch (Q), Middle Dairy (R), Gravel Creek Campground (S), Tincup Campground (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Freedom Cemetery (1), Lanes Grave Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: The Narrows (A), Grays Lake (B), Goose Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Chippy Creek (A), Cabin Creek (B), Meadow Creek (C), Brush Creek (D), Books Creek (E), North Fork Stump Creek (F), Pine Creek (G), Noon Creek (H), Bacon Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Wayan include: Henry Stampede Park (1), Blackfoot River Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Caribou County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  SO2

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 2.62. This is significantly better than average.
City:

2.62
U.S.:

31.96
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.79. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.79
U.S.:

2.43
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2002 was 20.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

20.0
U.S.:

24.5
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2004 was 4.44. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

4.44
U.S.:

11.62


Average household size:
This place:  3.3 people
Idaho:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  53.8%
Whole state:  71.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.8%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

19.5%
Whole state:

11.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

4.8%
Whole state:

4.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wayan, ID


Wayan compared to Idaho state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (44%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Coal or coke (21%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (12%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Caribou County Idaho:


2008 Presidential Election results in Caribou County Idaho:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Wayan (based on Caribou County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 79.44%
Here79.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents86.2%7.2%2.4%1.9%2.1%
Congregations70.0%5.0%5.0%5.0%15.0%
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
Caribou County:

4.39 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Caribou County:

5.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

4.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.8%
Idaho:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Caribou County:

25.3%
Idaho:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

7.0%
State:

11.7%

6.85% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($45,474 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.85%
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 Bannock County, ID  1.32% ($37,267 average AGI)


8.53% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($45,005 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.53%
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 Bannock County, ID  2.37% ($24,418 average AGI)
to Cache County, UT  0.47% ($20,818)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wayan:

  • KBRV (790 AM; 5 kW; SODA SPRINGS, ID; Owner: CARIBOU BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KRSV (1210 AM; 5 kW; AFTON, WY; Owner: WESTERN WYOMING RADIO, INC.)
  • KZNR (690 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KID (590 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KBLI (1620 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSEI (930 AM; 5 kW; POCATELLO, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KUPI (980 AM; 5 kW; AMMON, ID; Owner: RAY GROTH OIL COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSOS (800 AM; 10 kW; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KZNI (1260 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wayan:

  • K275AB (102.9 FM; FREEDOM, WY; Owner: LOWER STAR VALLEY TV ASSOCIATION)
  • KCHQ (102.1 FM; DRIGGS, ID; Owner: TED W. AUSTIN, JR.)
  • K299AH (107.7 FM; POCATELLO, ID; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)
  • K209BO (89.7 FM; TETONIA, ID; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KBJX (107.9 FM; SHELLEY, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP)
  • KLLP (98.5 FM; CHUBBUCK, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K260AD (99.9 FM; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K264AD (100.7 FM; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K276DR (103.1 FM; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)
  • K287AB (105.3 FM; MONTPELIER, ID; Owner: BEAR LAKE COUNTY T.V. DISTRICT)

TV broadcast stations around Wayan:

  • K59BV (Channel 59; LAVA HOT SPRINGS, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Caribou Mountain 10 Mi Nne (Lat: 43.085472 Lon: -111.305778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WNMB434
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.330 MHz, 159.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/01/2003, Expiration Date: 07/05/2013
    Registrant: Reg 4 Fcca, 1104 1st Street, Steilacoom, WA 98388, Phone: (253) 831-3017
  • Uprr Wooley Valley 12 Mi N (Lat: 42.798528 Lon: -111.394944), Type: Pole, Structure height: 23 m, Overall height: 24 m, Call Sign: WNKY883, Licensee ID: L00258361
    Assigned Frequencies: 935.887 MHz, 935.937 MHz, 935.987 MHz, 936.887 MHz, 936.937 MHz, 936.987 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/11/1998, Expiration Date: 02/11/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/12/2001, Certifier: Robert Vandeberg
    Registrant: Association Of American Railroad Dba Transportation Technology Ctr Inc Uprr, 55500 Dot Rd, Pueblo, CO 81001, Phone: (719) 584-0578, Fax: (719) 584-7145

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Off Highway 34, 1/2 Mile Northeast Of (Lat: 42.976306 Lon: -111.364639), Call Sign: KNKM718
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.525 MHz, 454.475 MHz, 454.425 MHz, 454.375 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/13/2008, Expiration Date: 11/01/2018
    Registrant: Hill & Welch, 1330 New Hampshire Ave., Nw #113, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 775-0070, Email:


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