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'''Soda Springs''' is a city in [[Caribou County, Idaho|Caribou County]], [[Idaho]], United States. The population was 3,058 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. The city is the [[county seat]] of [[Caribou County, Idaho|Caribou County]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>
'''Soda Springs''' is a city in [[Caribou County, Idaho|Caribou County]], [[Idaho]], United States. Its population was 3,058 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].


Soda Springs has been county seat of Caribou County since the county was organized in 1919. In the 1860s, Soda Springs served as the seat of [[Oneida County, Idaho|Oneida County]].
The city has been the [[county seat]] of [[Caribou County, Idaho|Caribou County]]<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> since the county was organized in 1919. In the 1860s, Soda Springs served as the seat of [[Oneida County, Idaho|Oneida County]].


==History==
==History==
The city is named for the hundreds of natural springs of [[carbonation|carbonated]] water that are located in and around the city.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=7073 |title= Profile for Soda Springs, Idaho, ID
The city is named for the hundreds of natural springs of [[carbonation|carbonated]] water that are located in and around the city.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=7073 |title= Profile for Soda Springs, Idaho, ID
|publisher= ePodunk|accessdate= September 2, 2012}}</ref> The springs were well known to [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]]s and were a famous landmark along the [[Oregon Trail]] in the middle 19th century. Today the city is also known as the location of the [[Soda Springs Geyser]], which was unleashed in 1934 when "town fathers" were looking for hot water for a "hot pool" bathing attraction. Instead they drilled into a chamber of highly pressurized [[carbon dioxide]] gas and cold water and the [[geyser]] was released. After running for weeks, and flooding the downtown area, it was capped and manually released when requested as a tourist attraction. Now it is let loose every hour on the hour by a timed release valve. Its height and volume has not decreased after many years. There are viewing platforms at either end of the travertine mound where the Geyser erupts. Interpretive signs are located on the platforms explaining this phenomenon. Soda Springs is also the location of one of the [[Ground Observer Corps|Ground Observation Corps]] sites.
|publisher= ePodunk|accessdate= September 2, 2012}}</ref> The springs were well known to [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]]s and were a famous landmark along the [[Oregon Trail]] in the middle 19th century. Today the city is also known as the location of the [[Soda Springs Geyser]], which was unleashed in 1934 when "town fathers" were looking for hot water for a "hot pool" bathing attraction. Instead they drilled into a chamber of highly pressurized [[carbon dioxide]] gas and cold water and the [[geyser]] was released. After running for weeks, and flooding the downtown area, it was capped and manually released when requested as a tourist attraction. Now it is let loose every hour on the hour by a timed release valve. Its height and volume have not decreased after many years. There are viewing platforms at either end of the travertine mound where the geyser erupts. Interpretive signs are located on the platforms explaining this phenomenon.
Soda Springs is also the location of one of the [[Ground Observer Corps|Ground Observation Corps]] sites.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-18}}</ref> of 2010, there were 3,058 people, 1,204 households, and 830 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|673.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,393 housing units at an average density of {{convert|306.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.4% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.4% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.4% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-18}}</ref> of 2010, there were 3,058 people, 1,204 households, and 830 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|673.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,393 housing units at an average density of {{convert|306.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.4% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.4% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 3.4% of the population.


There were 1,204 households of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03.
There were 1,204 households of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03.
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 3,381 people, 1,210 households, and 905 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 747.1 people per square mile (288.2/km²). There were 1,505 housing units at an average density of 332.6 per square mile (128.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.63% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.03% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.15% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.21% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.18% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.72% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.90% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 3,381 people, 1,210 households, and 905 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 747.1 people per square mile (288.2/km²). There were 1,505 housing units at an average density of 332.6 per square mile (128.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.63% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.03% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.15% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.21% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.18% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.72% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 2.90% of the population.


There were 1,210 households out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.24.
There were 1,210 households out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.24.
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.sodachamber.com Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce Website]
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Soda Springs, Idaho
City
Eruption controlled geyser in Soda Springs
Eruption controlled geyser in Soda Springs
Motto: 
"Historic Oregon Trail Oasis"[1]
Location of Soda Springs in Caribou County, Idaho
Location of Soda Springs in Caribou County, Idaho
Soda Springs, Idaho is located in the United States
Soda Springs, Idaho
Soda Springs, Idaho
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°39′29″N 111°35′46″W / 42.65806°N 111.59611°W / 42.65806; -111.59611
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyCaribou
Area
[2]
 • Total
4.48 sq mi (11.59 km2)
 • Land4.43 sq mi (11.47 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
5,774 ft (1,760 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total
3,058
 • Estimate 
(2016)[4]
2,982
 • Density673.29/sq mi (259.98/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
83230, 83276, 83285
Area code208
FIPS code16-75195
GNIS feature ID0400099
Websitewww.sodaspringsid.com

Soda Springs is a city in Caribou County, Idaho, United States. Its population was 3,058 at the 2010 census.

The city has been the county seat of Caribou County[5] since the county was organized in 1919. In the 1860s, Soda Springs served as the seat of Oneida County.

History

The city is named for the hundreds of natural springs of carbonated water that are located in and around the city.[6] The springs were well known to Native Americans and were a famous landmark along the Oregon Trail in the middle 19th century. Today the city is also known as the location of the Soda Springs Geyser, which was unleashed in 1934 when "town fathers" were looking for hot water for a "hot pool" bathing attraction. Instead they drilled into a chamber of highly pressurized carbon dioxide gas and cold water and the geyser was released. After running for weeks, and flooding the downtown area, it was capped and manually released when requested as a tourist attraction. Now it is let loose every hour on the hour by a timed release valve. Its height and volume have not decreased after many years. There are viewing platforms at either end of the travertine mound where the geyser erupts. Interpretive signs are located on the platforms explaining this phenomenon.

Soda Springs is also the location of one of the Ground Observation Corps sites.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.59 square miles (11.89 km2), of which, 4.54 square miles (11.76 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[7]

Soda Springs experiences a continental climate (Köppen Dfb) with long, cold, snowy winters and very warm summers.

Climate data for Soda Springs Airport
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 58
(14) 		56
(13) 		69
(21) 		80
(27) 		89
(32) 		97
(36) 		101
(38) 		98
(37) 		92
(33) 		85
(29) 		67
(19) 		57
(14) 		101
(38)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 28.6
(−1.9) 		32.2
(0.1) 		40.5
(4.7) 		52.3
(11.3) 		63.0
(17.2) 		73.9
(23.3) 		83.2
(28.4) 		81.8
(27.7) 		71.3
(21.8) 		58.1
(14.5) 		40.6
(4.8) 		30.2
(−1.0) 		54.6
(12.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 8.1
(−13.3) 		10.9
(−11.7) 		18.9
(−7.3) 		26.6
(−3.0) 		34.5
(1.4) 		40.7
(4.8) 		45.2
(7.3) 		44.1
(6.7) 		35.3
(1.8) 		26.3
(−3.2) 		18.3
(−7.6) 		8.1
(−13.3) 		26.4
(−3.1)
Record low °F (°C) −37
(−38) 		−32
(−36) 		−19
(−28) 		−2
(−19) 		17
(−8) 		10
(−12) 		26
(−3) 		19
(−7) 		12
(−11) 		6
(−14) 		−25
(−32) 		−37
(−38) 		−37
(−38)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.14
(29) 		1.27
(32) 		1.42
(36) 		1.35
(34) 		2.13
(54) 		1.36
(35) 		1.25
(32) 		1.31
(33) 		1.07
(27) 		1.26
(32) 		1.16
(29) 		1.03
(26) 		15.75
(399)
Source 1: NOAA (normals, 1971–2000)[8]
Source 2: The Weather Channel (Records)[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900428—
191050117.1%
192093586.6%
1930831−11.1%
19401,08730.8%
19501,32922.3%
19602,42482.4%
19702,97722.8%
19804,05136.1%
19903,111−23.2%
20003,3818.7%
20103,058−9.6%
2016 (est.)2,982[4]−2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
Bubbling springs at Hooper Springs Park
Soda Springs Ground Observer Corps booth

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 3,058 people, 1,204 households, and 830 families residing in the city. The population density was 673.6 inhabitants per square mile (260.1/km2). There were 1,393 housing units at an average density of 306.8 per square mile (118.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 1,204 households of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 3,381 people, 1,210 households, and 905 families residing in the city. The population density was 747.1 people per square mile (288.2/km²). There were 1,505 housing units at an average density of 332.6 per square mile (128.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.63% White, 0.03% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.90% of the population.

There were 1,210 households out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,690, and the median income for a family was $46,152. Males had a median income of $41,979 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,729. About 7.0% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ "Soda Springs, Idaho". Soda Springs, Idaho. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  2. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 26, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  4. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  6. ^ "Profile for Soda Springs, Idaho, ID". ePodunk. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2012-12-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Climatography of the United States NO.81" (PDF). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 16, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "Monthly Averages for Soda Springs, ID". The Weather Channel. Retrieved January 16, 2011.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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