Banks, Idaho Explained

Official Name:Banks, Idaho
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the United States##Location in Idaho
Pushpin Map:United States#Idaho
Pushpin Label:Banks
Pushpin Relief:1
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Idaho
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Boise
Area Total Sq Mi:2.249
Area Land Sq Mi:2.209
Area Water Sq Mi:0.040
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:17
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:2881
Coordinates:44.0817°N -116.1239°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:83602
Area Codes:208, 986
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:396068

Banks is a census-designated place along the Payette River in Boise County, Idaho, United States, 12miles north-northeast of Horseshoe Bend on Idaho State Highway 55,

Description

Banks has a post office with ZIP code 83602.[1] As of the 2010 census, its population was 17,[2] and its elevation is above sea level.

The North and South forks of the Payette River meet at Banks, which makes it a popular destination for rafting and kayaking. The "Main" run of the Payette River begins at Banks and parallels Highway 55 down to Horseshoe Bend, while the "Staircase" run on the South Fork ends at Banks.

Demographics

Banks' population was 50 in 1960.[3]

Climate

This climatic region has large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Banks has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=83602&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. U.S. Census Bureau. 22 March 2011 .
  3. Encyclopedia: World Book Encyclopedia . Field Enterprises Corporation . 1960 . 27 . I . en.
  4. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=844301&cityname=Banks%2C+Idaho%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Banks, Idaho