Rigginsis a city in thewesternUnited StatesinIdaho County,Idaho.Nestled deep in a canyon at the confluence of theSalmonandLittle Salmonrivers inwest centralIdaho, it is approximately 150 highway miles (240 km) north ofBoise,and 120 highway miles (190 km) south-southeast ofLewiston.Theelevationis 1,821 feet (555 m) abovesea level,and its population was 419 at the2010census.
Riggins, Idaho | |
|---|---|
| Motto: "Idaho's Whitewater Capital"[1] | |
 Location of Riggins in Idaho County, Idaho. | |
| Coordinates:45°25′20″N116°18′57″W/ 45.42222°N 116.31583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Idaho |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,821 ft (555 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 419 |
• Estimate (2019)[4] | 416 |
| • Density | 1,045.23/sq mi (403.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7(Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6(Mountain) |
| ZIP code | 83549 |
| Area code | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-67870 |
| GNISfeature ID | 0389360 |
| Website | www |
U.S. Route 95,the only highway for the state connecting thePanhandleto the south, runs through Riggins as Main Street. Along this route, Riggins is the most northwestern town in theMountain time zone;Pacifictime begins just north of the city, across the Salmon River.[5][6]
History
editRiggins was named for Richard L. Riggins, local businessman andpostmaster,[7]and for his father, Fred Riggins, who carried the mail to the area for years.
A sawmill was formerly operated in Riggins, until an explosion and fire in 1982.[8][9]
Geography
editRiggins is located at45°25′20″N116°18′57″W/ 45.42222°N 116.31583°W(45.422125, -116.315848).[10]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2), of which, 0.43 square miles (1.11 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[11]
Climate
editAccording to theKöppen climate classificationsystem, Riggins qualifies as having ahumid subtropical climate(KöppenCfa), a climate type quite atypical for the region. However, due to cold winter months, Riggins's climate nearly qualifies as a dry, hot summerhumid continental climate(KöppenDsa).
| Climate data for Riggins (1896-2012) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 64 (18) |
72 (22) |
83 (28) |
95 (35) |
103 (39) |
108 (42) |
113 (45) |
115 (46) |
110 (43) |
95 (35) |
80 (27) |
69 (21) |
115 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41.8 (5.4) |
48.9 (9.4) |
56.5 (13.6) |
65.3 (18.5) |
73.4 (23.0) |
80.8 (27.1) |
92.2 (33.4) |
91.7 (33.2) |
80.9 (27.2) |
66.9 (19.4) |
51.2 (10.7) |
42.5 (5.8) |
66 (19) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.8 (−2.3) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
34.2 (1.2) |
39.1 (3.9) |
45.3 (7.4) |
51.5 (10.8) |
57.5 (14.2) |
56.9 (13.8) |
49.6 (9.8) |
41.1 (5.1) |
34.3 (1.3) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
41.4 (5.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −10 (−23) |
−12 (−24) |
3 (−16) |
18 (−8) |
25 (−4) |
22 (−6) |
36 (2) |
36 (2) |
20 (−7) |
16 (−9) |
−13 (−25) |
−8 (−22) |
−13 (−25) |
| Averageprecipitationinches (mm) | 1.12 (28) |
1.13 (29) |
1.61 (41) |
1.68 (43) |
2.12 (54) |
1.83 (46) |
0.72 (18) |
0.74 (19) |
1.07 (27) |
1.29 (33) |
1.39 (35) |
1.33 (34) |
16.04 (407) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.8 (7.1) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
2.2 (5.6) |
7.9 (20) |
| Average precipitation days | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 93 |
| Source: WRCC[12] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 60 | — | |
| 1920 | 60 | 0.0% | |
| 1930 | 66 | 10.0% | |
| 1940 | 150 | 127.3% | |
| 1950 | 287 | 91.3% | |
| 1960 | 588 | 104.9% | |
| 1970 | 533 | −9.4% | |
| 1980 | 527 | −1.1% | |
| 1990 | 443 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 410 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 419 | 2.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 416 | [4] | −0.7% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[13][14] | |||
2010 census
editAs of thecensus[3]of 2010, there were 419 people, 239 households, and 116 families residing in the city. Thepopulation densitywas 974.4 inhabitants per square mile (376.2/km2). There were 306 housing units at an average density of 711.6 per square mile (274.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9%White,0.7%Native American,1.4% fromother races,and 1.0% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 239 households, of which 13.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.3% weremarried couplesliving together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.5% were non-families. 46.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.75 and the average family size was 2.33.
The median age in the city was 53.3 years. 12.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.4% were from 45 to 64; and 29.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
2000 census
editAs of thecensus[15]of 2000, there were 410 people, 204 households, and 111 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,361.3 inhabitants per square mile (525.6/km2). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 840.0 per square mile (324.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.29%White,0.49%Native American,0.24% fromother races,and 0.98% from two or more races.
There were 204 households, out of which 15.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% weremarried couplesliving together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.1% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.64.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 33.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $20,972, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $27,361 versus $16,250 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $17,330. About 19.2% of families and 25.3% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 50.0% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
Arts and culture
editThe RigginsRodeoin early May can be viewed from the grandstands or from the hillside overlooking the arena. Riggins also has an annual event labeled "Hot Summer Nights" which is a two-day music festival and talent show.[16]
Parks and recreation
editRiggins is a hub for outdoor adventures in North Central Idaho.Rafting,kayaking,fishing,andhuntingare available and campgrounds surround the area, allowing access to view the scenery and wildlife. Visitors canpan for goldin the river gravel, and guides and outfitters can provide assistance.
TheSeven Devils Mountainsand theHells CanyonNational Recreation Area are just a few miles southwest of town; theFrank Church–River of No Return Wildernessis nearby to the east, upstream on the Salmon River.
Notable people
edit- Dan Cummins,comedian[17]
- Leighton Vander Esch,NFLlinebackerfor theDallas Cowboys
- Paul Shepherd,member of theIdaho House of Representatives
References
edit- ^"Riggins Chamber of Commerce".Riggins Chamber of Commerce.RetrievedSeptember 2,2012.
- ^"2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJuly 9,2020.
- ^ab"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedDecember 18,2012.
- ^ab"Population and Housing Unit Estimates".United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020.RetrievedMay 27,2020.
- ^"Time Zone Bridge over Salmon River heading west".Spokesman-Review.Associated Press. May 19, 1997. p. A7.
- ^Johnson, David (June 21, 1997)."Time (zone) marches on".Lewiston Morning Tribune.p. 1A.
- ^"Profile for Riggins, Idaho, ID".ePodunk.RetrievedSeptember 2,2012.
- ^McCarthy, John (April 24, 1982)."Blast at Riggins sawmill injures two".Lewiston Morning Tribune.p. 1A.
- ^"Two injured in Riggins fire remain critical".Lewiston Morning Tribune.April 25, 1982. p. 3B.
- ^"US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990".United States Census Bureau.February 12, 2011.RetrievedApril 23,2011.
- ^"US Gazetteer files 2010".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon January 12, 2012.RetrievedDecember 18,2012.
- ^"RIGGINS, ID (107706)".Western Regional Climate Center.RetrievedNovember 26,2015.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^Moffatt, Riley.Population History of Western U.S. Cities & Towns, 1850-1990.Lanham:Scarecrow, 1996, 97.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^https://rigginsidaho.com/event/hot-summer-nights/
- ^"The Adam Carolla Show - Dan Cummins, 50 minute mark".The Adam Carolla Show (podcast).March 14, 2011. Archived fromthe originalon April 20, 2011.RetrievedApril 7,2011.
External links
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- City of RigginsCity Council, Economic Development, Community Events
- Public Lands Map
- City-Data.comComprehensive Statistical Data and more about Riggins