Parma, ID

Parma, Idaho

Parma, Idaho, in Canyon county, is 25 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 306 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The people of the city are in the Boise City metropolitan area. Parma has a population of 1,771.

The People and Families of Parma

In Parma, about 61% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Parma, with the many large families there.

Approximately 16% of Parma is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parma had a median family income of $36,336.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Parma residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Parma Housing

In Parma, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Parma, 89% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Parma; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Parma, ID

Comparing Parma 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Parma Almanac

Parma Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Parma Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Parma, 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

Parma Public Libraries

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Parma High Schools (2004)

PARMA HIGH SCHOOL
908 NORTH 8TH STREET
208-722-5115
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 286 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Parma Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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