Bruneau, Idaho
History
Bruneau's population was 105 in 1909, and was estimated at 200 in 1960.
Geography
Bruneau is located at 42°52′50″N 115°47′50″W / 42.88056°N 115.79722°W (42.8804516, -115.7973081), at an elevation of 2,549 feet (777 m) above sea level.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bruneau has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. Bruneau is the hottest city in the entire state of Idaho, with a yearly average high temperature of 69 °F (21 °C). Its winters are short and mild, and summers are hot and dry.
Highways
State Highway 51 northbound crosses the Snake River and continues to Mountain Home in Elmore County; southbound it becomes Nevada Route 225 at the border and continues to Elko. State Highway 78 heads northwest within Owyhee County to Grand View, Murphy, and Marsing. Eastbound SH-78 crosses the Snake River and links through Hammett to Interstate 84.
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1880 | 75 | — | |
1890 | 63 | −16.0% | |
1900 | 105 | 66.7% | |
1910 | 150 | 42.9% | |
1920 | 490 | 226.7% | |
1930 | 300 | −38.8% | |
1940 | 300 | 0.0% | |
1950 | 300 | 0.0% | |
1960 | 200 | −33.3% | |
1970 | 100 | −50.0% | |
1980 | 190 | 90.0% | |
1990 | 190 | 0.0% | |
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References
- ^ "Bruneau, Idaho". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Bruneau, ID Demographics Data". Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Davis, Ellis A. (1909). Davis' New Commercial Encyclopedia: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Pacific Northwest. Ellis A. Davis. p. 189.
- ^ World Book Encyclopedia. Vol. I. Field Enterprises Corporation. 1960. p. 27.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bruneau, Idaho
- ^ Climate Summary for Bruneau, Idaho
- ^ "7 Unique Places In Idaho To Warm Up This Winter".
- ^ Moffatt, Riley. Population History of Western U.S. Cities & Towns, 1850-1990. Lanham: Scarecrow, 1996, 90.
External links
- Untraveled Road.com - photos - Bruneau, Idaho - 2008-06-12