Hayden, ID

Hayden, Idaho

Introduction to Hayden, Idaho

Hayden, Idaho, in Kootenai county, is located 30 miles E of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 258 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of approximately 9,159.

Hayden History

Hayden city was originally named as Hayden village, and was incorporated as Hayden City in 1955. Hayden Lake was the location for a neo - Nazi compound, which was the white supremacist group of the genocidal Aryan Nations. The area included 20 acres of land. Hayden City is often confused with this location.

Hayden and nearby Attractions

• Museum of North Idaho
• Old Mission State Park
• Farragut State Park
• Silverwood Theme Park
• Mount Spokane State Park

Things To Do In Hayden

If you are interested in the area's history and enjoy visiting museums, the Museum of North Idaho is an ideal place for visitors to spend the leisure hours. The Old Mission State Park and the Farragut State Park are also worth taking a look around as well. Tourists can also plan a trip to the Silverwood Theme Park and the Mount Spokane State Park. In addition, Hayden hosts a number of recreational events and programs all through the year.

Hayden Transportation

Air transportation is available from Coeur D'Alene Air Terminal.

Hayden Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by North Idaho College, Gonzaga University, Spokane Community College, and Spokane Falls Community College.

High Points

Hayden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Hayden, ID

Comparing Hayden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Hayden Almanac

Hayden Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hayden Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hayden, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hayden Public Libraries

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Hayden Colleges

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