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Payette, Idaho

Introduction to Payette, Idaho

Payette, Idaho, in Payette county, is 41 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 299 miles E of Portland, Oregon. There are 7,054 residents in the city.

Payette History

Payette was originally known as Boomerang. The area was initially served by the Oregon Shortline railroad. Later on, the city was renamed after a French - Canadian fur trapper called François Payette. It was first settled in the 1860s. David S. Lamme was the first settler of the area. The city was incorporated in 1891. Payette became the county seat of the newly formed Payette County in 1917.

Payette and nearby Attractions

  • Payette County Museum
  • Four Rivers Cultural Center & Museum
  • Ontario State Recreation Site
  • Fort Boise
  • National Old Time Fiddlers' Hall of Fame

Things To Do In Payette

During your stay in Payette, you can visit the Kiwanis Park and the Central Park. The Payette County Historical Society will surely help you to get a glimpse of the area’s history. One can also visit the Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum, Payette County Museum, National Old Time Fiddlers' Hall of Fame, and Fort Boise. You can also plan a day trip to the Malheur Butte, which is extinct volcano in Malheur County, Oregon.

Payette Transportation

One can avail flights from Boise Air Terminal/ Gowen Field.

Payette Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are provided by Boise State University, Walla Walla Community College, University of Idaho, Eastern Oregon University, and many other colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Payette Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Payette Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Payette, ID

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population73
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population48
Age of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income26
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone56
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime54
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