West Clark, Idaho

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Population in July 2007: 866.

Males: 454	(52.5%)
Females: 412	(47.5%)

Median resident age:	29.7 years
Idaho median age:	33.2 years

Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,910 (it was $31,196 in 2000)

West Clark:	$36,910
Idaho:	$44,926

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $13,261

West Clark CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $78,589 (it was $54,300 in 2000)

West Clark:	$78,589
Idaho:	$171,700

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $92,997; Detached houses: $130,508; Townhouses or other attached units: $43,105; Mobile homes: $39,635

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White alone - 590 (62.2%)
Hispanic - 341 (35.9%)
American Indian alone - 9 (0.9%)
Two or more races - 5 (0.5%)
Asian alone - 2 (0.2%)
Black alone - 1 (0.1%)
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 1 (0.1%)

Races in West Clark detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in West Clark: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4180 feet

Land area: 1076.8 square miles.

Population density: 0.8 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in West Clark:

High school or higher: 62.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
Unemployed: 9.5%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in West Clark CCD:

Never married: 21.4%
Now married: 65.5%
Separated: 1.6%
Widowed: 5.9%
Divorced: 7.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:	0.0%
Idaho:	5.0%

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

West Clark CCD:	0.5% ($288)
Idaho:	1.0% ($1,007)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Idaho Falls, ID (51.9 miles , pop. 50,730).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (487.5 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (734.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Dubois, ID (4.0 miles ), Mud Lake, ID (4.6 miles ), Spencer, ID (4.8 miles) , Hamer, ID (4.8 miles) , East Clark, ID (5.3 miles) , Lima, MT (5.8 miles ), Roberts, ID (6.0 miles ), Lima-Centennial Valley, MT (6.1 miles ).

Latitude: 44.14 N, Longitude: 112.55 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 208

West Clark household income distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:

Here:	5.7%
Idaho:	6.9%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)

Males Females

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (48%)
Food (14%)
Construction (9%)
Accommodation and food services (5%)
Educational services (4%)
Public administration (4%)
Broadcasting and telecommunications (3%)

Food (26%)
Educational services (20%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
Food and beverage stores (8%)
Accommodation and food services (8%)
Public administration (8%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)

Most common occupations (%)

Males Females

Agricultural workers including supervisors (28%)
Farmers and farm managers (11%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)

Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (10%)
Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)

Work and jobs in West Clark: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in West Clark, Idaho

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

West Clark-area historical earthquake activity is above Idaho state average. It is 156% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 98.0 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 62.5 miles away from West Clark center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 96.6 miles away from the city 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 59.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/1984 at 09:46:30, a magnitude 5.8 (5.0 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.8 ML) earthquake occurred 73.2 miles away from West Clark center
On 10/29/1983 at 23:29:11, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.0 MS, 5.8 ML) earthquake occurred 73.8 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 Clark County (1) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Emergencies Declared: 1

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

Hospitals/medical centers near West Clark:

MADISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 46 miles away; REXBURG, ID)
EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, about 54 miles away; IDAHO FALLS, ID)
MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 54 miles away; IDAHO FALLS, ID)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Clark:

Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 45 miles; Rexburg, ID; Full-time enrollment: 12,325)
Idaho State University (about 89 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 8,867)
Montana State University (about 129 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 9,518)
College of Southern Idaho (about 146 miles; Twin Falls, ID; FT enrollment: 3,157)
Utah State University (about 171 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 12,584)
Utah State University-Regional Campuses and Distance Education (about 171 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 3,048)
Boise State University (about 187 miles; Boise, ID; FT enrollment: 12,874)

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Notable locations in West Clark: Reno Ranch (A), Birch Creek Hatchery (B), Edie Ranch (C), Small (D), Cow Camp (E), Clark County Ambulance (F), Dubois City Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Goddard Cemetery (1), John Day Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Antelope Lakes (A), Paul Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Blue Creek (A), Pass Creek (B), Patelzick Creek (C), Berry Creek (D), Poison Creek (E), Bear Pen Creek (F), Ramshorn Creek (G), Rock Creek (H), Rocky Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in West Clark: Indian Massacre Historical Monument (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Clark County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Average household size:

This place:	3.1 people
Idaho:	2.7 people

Percentage of family households:

This place:	50.6%
Whole state:	71.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This place:	4.9%
Whole state:	4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:

This place:	19.3%
Whole state:	11.8%

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

This place:	6.3%
Whole state:	4.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in West Clark, ID

West Clark compared to Idaho state average:

Median house value below state average.
Unemployed percentage above state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
Median age below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
Number of rooms per house below state average.
House age below state average.
Number of college students significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher 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 (52%)
Electricity (28%)
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (9%)
Wood (8%)
Other fuel (2%)
Utility gas (1%)
No fuel used (1%)

2004 Presidential Election results in Clark County Idaho:

2008 Presidential Election results in Clark County Idaho:

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Religion statistics for West Clark (based on Clark County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 34.34%

Here		34.3%
USA		50.2%

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1

Clark County:	11.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:	3.87 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

This county:	7.7%
Idaho:	7.7%

Adult obesity rate:

Clark County:	25.9%
Idaho:	25.7%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:

This county:	14.9%
State:	11.7%

7.42% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,476 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.42%
Idaho average:	9.61%

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

9.03% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,962 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	9.03%
Idaho average:	8.30%

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

Strongest AM radio stations in West Clark:

KID (590 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KZNR (690 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KUPI (980 AM; 5 kW; AMMON, ID; Owner: RAY GROTH OIL COMPANY, INC.)
KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KZNI (1260 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID)
KBLI (1620 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
KSEI (930 AM; 5 kW; POCATELLO, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Clark:

KCVI (101.5 FM; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KLCE (97.3 FM; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KID-FM (96.1 FM; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KBJX (107.9 FM; SHELLEY, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP)

TV broadcast stations around West Clark:

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

West Clark on our top lists:

#11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Food"
#44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting"
#51 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Financial specialists:"
#59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Business operations specialists"
#88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Waiters and waitresses"

#39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Bush (Republican) in the 2004 Presidential Election"
#65 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
#86 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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