Melba, Idaho

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Population in 2021: 581 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +32.3%
 
Males: 295  (50.8%)
Females: 286  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

29.5 years
Idaho median age:

37.3 years

Zip codes: 83641.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $45,019 (it was $31,429 in 2000)
Melba:

$45,019
ID:

$66,474

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $19,487 (it was $12,928 in 2000)

Melba city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $201,174 (it was $78,800 in 2000)
Melba:

$201,174
ID:

$369,300

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $201,084; detached houses: $211,747; mobile homes: $190,358

Median gross rent in 2021: $965.

March 2022 cost of living index in Melba: 87.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 21.2%
(20.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 24.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.3% for other race residents, 1.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Melba, ID (2021)
    • 47367.9%White alone
    • 18126.0%Hispanic
    • 284.0%Two or more races
    • 40.6%Other race alone
    • 30.4%Black alone
    • 10.1%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of Idaho and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Melba, Idaho as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Melba is 57 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (11.3%), German (10.6%), Irish (6.1%), Scottish (5.1%), European (4.5%), British (1.9%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 2680 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 1,961 people per square mile   (low).

Melba, Idaho map

57 residents are foreign born (8.0% Latin America).

This city:

8.2%
Idaho:

5.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,234 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,075 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Nampa, ID (14.0 miles , pop. 51,867).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (331.9 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (650.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Kuna, ID (3.2 miles ),
Nampa, ID (3.7 miles ),
Orchard, ID (3.8 miles ),
Huston, ID (4.1 miles ),
Meridian, ID (4.2 miles ),
Marsing, ID (4.3 miles ),
Murphy, ID (4.4 miles ),
Caldwell, ID (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 43.37 N, Longitude: 116.53 W

Area code: 208

Distribution of median household income in Melba, ID in 2021
Distribution of house value in Melba, ID in 2021
Melba satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $400,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $132,300
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $156,500
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $51,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $146,900
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $186,000
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $138,000
  • 2003: 11 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $105,500
  • 2001: 18 buildings, average cost: $92,600
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $84,600
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $123,600
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $103,700
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $82,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Melba, ID residents
Average permit cost in Melba, ID
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.3%
Idaho:

3.1%
Population change in the 1990s: +197 (+81.4%).
Most common industries in Melba, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (16.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.5%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Public administration (10.3%)
  • Food (6.5%)
  • Health care (6.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.2%)
  • Food (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Utilities (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.3%)
  • Public administration (16.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.9%)
  • Health care (15.5%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Social assistance (5.6%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Melba, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Carpenters (3.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Carpenters (6.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Child care workers (7.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)

Average climate in Melba, Idaho

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Melba, Idaho average temperatures Melba, Idaho average precipitation Melba, Idaho humidity Melba, Idaho wind speed Melba, Idaho snowfall Melba, Idaho sunshine Melba, Idaho clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 79.7. This is about average.

City:

79.7
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.389. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.389
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 9.30. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.30
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.294. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.294
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 27.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 21.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.6
U.S.:

19.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 8.20. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.20
U.S.:

8.46

Earthquake activity:

Melba-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Idaho state average. It is 2347% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 204.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 144.7 miles away from Melba center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 303.8 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 103.2 miles away from Melba center
On 12/16/1954 at 11:07:12, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 298.6 miles away from Melba center
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 346.0 miles away from Melba center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Canyon County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Melba topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Melba:

  • SUNNY RIDGE REHABILITATION AND RETIREMENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; NAMPA, ID)
  • MERCY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; NAMPA, ID)
  • LIBERTY DIALYSIS - NAMPA (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; NAMPA, ID)
  • JOURNEYS HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; NAMPA, ID)
  • TRINITY MISSION HEALTH AND REHAB OF MIDLAND (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; NAMPA, ID)
  • GUARDIAN HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; NAMPA, ID)
  • KINDRED NURSING AND REHAB - NAMPA (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; NAMPA, ID)

Amtrak station near Melba:

  • 15 miles: NAMPA (1424 2ND ST. S.) - Bus Station . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Melba:

  • Northwest Nazarene University (about 14 miles; Nampa, ID; Full-time enrollment: 2,290)
  • College of Western Idaho (about 17 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 6,300)
  • Boise State University (about 23 miles; Boise, ID; FT enrollment: 16,774)
  • Treasure Valley Community College (about 50 miles; Ontario, OR; FT enrollment: 2,055)
  • College of Southern Idaho (about 118 miles; Twin Falls, ID; FT enrollment: 5,051)
  • Eastern Oregon University (about 156 miles; La Grande, OR; FT enrollment: 3,127)
  • Walla Walla Community College (about 207 miles; Walla Walla, WA; FT enrollment: 4,263)

Public high school in Melba:

Public elementary/middle school in Melba:

See full list of schools located in Melba

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • CHURCHES Community Baptist Church 319 Randolph Friends Church PO Box 116 Valley Worship Center 1263 Hwy 45

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Melba Rural Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Melba and their reported violations in the past:

MELBA CITY OF (Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2007, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform
Average household size:
This city:

3.0 people
Idaho:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

77.8%
Whole state:

69.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Melba:

Marital status in Melba, ID
  • Never married: 31.1%
  • Now married: 47.1%
  • Separated: 5.6%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

For population 25 years and over in Melba:

  • High school or higher: 81.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
Idaho average:

10.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Melba, ID (based on Canyon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other29,81068
Evangelical Protestant25,615114
Catholic17,8383
Mainline Protestant3,88119
None111,779-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 21
Canyon County:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
Here:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Canyon County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 42
Canyon County:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 78
Here:

4.37 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

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

7.7%
Idaho:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Canyon County:

28.7%
Idaho:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Canyon County:

15.7%
Idaho:

11.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.2%
State:

48.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Melba:

43.2%
Idaho:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Melba:

28.8
Idaho:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.6%
Idaho:

21.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.0%
Idaho:

10.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Melba:

6.8
Idaho:

6.8

Overweight people:
Melba:

32.7%
Idaho:

33.4%

General health condition:
Melba:

54.1%
Idaho:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Melba:

78.4%
Idaho:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Melba, ID Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 6$18,208$36,4161$812
Water Supply 1$4,152$49,8240$0
Totals for Government 7$22,360$38,3311$812

Melba government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $189,000 ($325.30)
    Central Staff Services: $57,000 ($98.11)
    General Public Buildings: $47,000 ($80.90)
    General - Other: $44,000 ($75.73)
    Water Utilities: $43,000 ($74.01)
    Sewerage: $41,000 ($70.57)
    Solid Waste Management: $38,000 ($65.40)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $34,000 ($58.52)
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000 ($30.98)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $61,000 ($104.99)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $4,000 ($6.88)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $111,000 ($191.05)

Melba government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $155,000 ($266.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $48,000 ($82.62)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $30,000 ($51.64)
    General Local Government Support: $21,000 ($36.14)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $9,000 ($15.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $154,000 ($265.06)
  • Tax - Property: $85,000 ($146.30)
    Other License: $16,000 ($27.54)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $15,000 ($25.82)
    Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($8.61)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($1.72)

Melba government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,535,000 ($2642.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,429,000 ($2459.55)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $106,000 ($182.44)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $150,000 ($258.18)
    End of Fiscal Year: $2,000 ($3.44)

Melba government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $280,000 ($481.93)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $589,000 ($1013.77)

Strongest AM radio stations in Melba:

  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBSU (730 AM; 15 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KIDO (580 AM; 5 kW; NAMPA, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFXD (630 AM; 5 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTIK (1350 AM; 5 kW; NAMPA, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGEM (1140 AM; 10 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KBGN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: NELSON M. AND KAREN E. WILSON)
  • KKIC (950 AM; 4 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: WESTERN PACIFIC, INC)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSPD (790 AM; 1 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: KSPD, INC.)
  • KCID (1490 AM; 1 kW; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KSRV (1380 AM; 5 kW; ONTARIO, OR; Owner: HBG-RADIO ONTARIO LLC)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Melba:

  • KJHY (101.9 FM; EMMETT, ID; Owner: CAPITAL WEST INC)
  • KIZN (92.3 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKGL (96.9 FM; NAMPA, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KQFC (97.9 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZMG (93.1 FM; NEW PLYMOUTH, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBSX (91.5 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KBSU-FM (90.3 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KCIX (105.9 FM; GARDEN CITY, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRVB (94.9 FM; NAMPA, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXLT-FM (107.9 FM; EAGLE, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJOT (105.1 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KTHI (107.1 FM; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KBXL (94.1 FM; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: KSPD, INC.)
  • KTSY (89.5 FM; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: GEM STATE ADVENTIST ACADEMY)
  • KSAS-FM (103.3 FM; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTB (104.3 FM; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KARO (98.7 FM; NYSSA, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KWEI-FM (99.5 FM; FRUITLAND, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K239AC (95.7 FM; GARDEN CITY, ID; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KTPZ (99.1 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, ID; Owner: AGM-IDAHO BROADCASTING, LLC)

Melba fatal accident list:

Sep 8, 2015 06:10 AM, Sr-45, Lat: 43.375039, Lon: -116.588622, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 3
Jul 14, 2012 04:00 AM, Butte Rd, Powerline Rd, Lat: 43.358153, Lon: -116.547089, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 8, 2011 08:40 PM, Alley Between 4th & 3rd, Lat: 43.375272, Lon: -116.531667, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Sep 23, 2006 11:26 AM, Can-Ada Rd, Lat: 43.311890, Lon: -116.511880, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.4mTotal length
  • 1,090Total average daily traffic
  • 109Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,635Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Melba)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Murphy Gage 8 Mi Sw (Lat: 43.291556 Lon: -116.421222), Call Sign: KNJN683, Licensee ID: L00069492,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.210 MHz, Grant Date: 04/30/2014, Expiration Date: 06/13/2024, Cancellation Date: 07/11/2016, Registrant: Idaho Power Company, Boise, ID 83707, Phone: (208) 383-2707
  • Ware Substation 5.7 Mi W (Lat: 43.381556 Lon: -116.642917), Call Sign: WNPU601, Licensee ID: L00069492,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 06/10/2014, Expiration Date: 07/11/2024, Registrant: Idaho Power Company, Boise, ID 83707, Phone: (208) 383-2707
  • Lat: 43.375472 Lon: -116.532250, Call Sign: WQFT684,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.570 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2006, Expiration Date: 09/29/2016, Cancellation Date: 12/03/2016, Certifier: Dan Perry, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:
  • Lat: 43.351694 Lon: -116.697278, Call Sign: WRBU419,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.306 MHz, 451.556 MHz, 451.718 MHz, 452.031 MHz, 452.281 MHz, Grant Date: 06/21/2018, Expiration Date: 06/21/2028, Certifier: Craig Hoseley, Registrant: Dee Polley, 216 Middle Fork Road, Garden Valley, ID 83622, Phone: (208) 462-5200, Fax: (208) 247-2277, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Melba)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Melba)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

53 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 39. The highest number of fire incidents - 50 took place in 2011, and the least - 17 in 2004. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Melba, ID When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (70.5%), and Structure Fires (17.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Melba, ID
    • 47170.5%Outside Fires
    • 11917.8%Structure Fires
    • 548.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 243.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Melba, ID
Most common first names in Melba, ID among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1075.7 years
Charles870.6 years
Robert872.2 years
George880.5 years
Kenneth769.0 years
John677.0 years
Virginia581.4 years
Roy577.0 years
Maude490.0 years
Mary481.8 years
Most common last names in Melba, ID among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1081.0 years
Young869.1 years
Hoagland782.8 years
Miller777.2 years
Johnson680.8 years
Hall586.2 years
Montgomery471.0 years
Nelson480.3 years
Martin468.0 years
Fine483.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Melba, ID
  • 85.0%Electricity
  • 7.2%Utility gas
  • 4.4%Wood
  • 2.2%Solar energy
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Melba, ID
  • 81.3%Electricity
  • 12.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.3%Utility gas


Melba compared to Idaho state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 31 pilots and 16 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
  • Don M. Huber (2)
  • James Robson (2)
  • Michael D. Leavitt (1)
  • Curtis W. Kofoed (1)

Total of 6 patent applications in 2008-2024.