Payette, ID

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Payette, ID

Comparing Payette 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
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

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
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

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

Crime

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

Payette Almanac

Payette Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Payette Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Payette Public Libraries

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Payette High Schools (2004)

PAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL
1500 6TH AVENUE SOUTH
208-642-3327
Serves 542 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

PAYETTE ALTERNATIVE HIGH
1215 CENTER AVENUE
208-642-4705
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 47 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Payette Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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