West Clark, Idaho

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Population in July 2007: 866.
Males: 454  (52.5%)
Females: 412  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

29.7 years
Idaho median age:

33.2 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,792 (it was $31,196 in 2000)
West Clark:

$54,792
ID:

$72,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,394 (it was $10,823 in 2000)

West Clark CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $224,989 (it was $54,300 in 2000)
West Clark:

$224,989
ID:

$432,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $332,145; detached houses: $417,590; mobile homes: $128,129
March 2022 cost of living index in West Clark: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in West Clark, ID (2000)
    • 59062.2%White alone
    • 34135.9%Hispanic
    • 90.9%American Indian alone
    • 50.5%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Asian alone
    • 10.1%Black alone
    • 10.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in West Clark detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 1076.8 square miles.

Population density: 0.8 people per square mile   (very low).

West Clark, Idaho map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
West Clark CCD:

0.5% ($288)
Idaho:

1.0% ($1,007)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Idaho Falls, ID (51.9 miles , pop. 50,730).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (487.5 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (734.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Dubois, ID (4.0 miles ),
Mud Lake, ID (4.6 miles ),
Spencer, ID (4.8 miles),
Hamer, ID (4.8 miles),
East Clark, ID (5.3 miles),
Lima, MT (5.8 miles ),
Roberts, ID (6.0 miles ),
Lima-Centennial Valley, MT (6.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.14 N, Longitude: 112.55 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 208

Distribution of median household income in West Clark, ID in 2022
West Clark satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Idaho:

3.1%
Most common industries in West Clark, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (36.7%)
  • Food (18.0%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (48.0%)
  • Food (13.8%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (26.3%)
  • Educational services (20.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.0%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (2.9%)
Most common occupations in West Clark, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (21.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (27.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)

Average climate in West Clark, Idaho

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

West Clark-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Idaho state average. It is 1688% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 98.0 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 62.5 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 357.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 129.2 miles away from West Clark center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML) earthquake occurred 96.6 miles away from West Clark center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML) earthquake occurred 147.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clark County (2) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Clark:

  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 45 miles; Rexburg, ID; Full-time enrollment: 30,522)
  • Idaho State University (about 89 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Montana State University (about 129 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • College of Southern Idaho (about 146 miles; Twin Falls, ID; FT enrollment: 5,051)
  • Utah State University (about 171 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 21,131)
  • Boise State University (about 187 miles; Boise, ID; FT enrollment: 16,774)
  • The University of Montana (about 201 miles; Missoula, MT; FT enrollment: 13,602)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in West Clark: Reno Ranch (A), Birch Creek Hatchery (B), Edie Ranch (C), Small (D), Cow Camp (E), Clark County Ambulance (F), Dubois City Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Goddard Cemetery (1), John Day Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Antelope Lakes (A), Paul Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Blue Creek (A), Pass Creek (B), Patelzick Creek (C), Berry Creek (D), Poison Creek (E), Bear Pen Creek (F), Ramshorn Creek (G), Rock Creek (H), Rocky Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in West Clark: Indian Massacre Historical Monument (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Clark County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.9 people
Idaho:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.3%
Whole state:

69.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

19.3%
Whole state:

11.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.3%
Whole state:

4.6%
2 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010

For population 15 years and over in West Clark:

Marital status in West Clark, ID
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 65.5%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 7.2%

For population 25 years and over in West Clark:

  • High school or higher: 62.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

21.3
Idaho average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Clark, ID (based on Clark County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other2871
Mainline Protestant661
Catholic--
None629-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Clark County:

11.17 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.7%
Idaho:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

25.9%
State:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.9%
Idaho:

11.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in West Clark:

  • KID (590 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZNR (690 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUPI (980 AM; 5 kW; AMMON, ID; Owner: RAY GROTH OIL COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZNI (1260 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID)
  • KBLI (1620 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KSEI (930 AM; 5 kW; POCATELLO, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Clark:

  • KCVI (101.5 FM; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLCE (97.3 FM; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KID-FM (96.1 FM; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBJX (107.9 FM; SHELLEY, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP)

TV broadcast stations around West Clark:

  • K59BV (Channel 59; LAVA HOT SPRINGS, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Clark, ID
  • 53.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.5%Electricity
  • 10.8%Wood
  • 10.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Clark, ID
  • 49.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 36.8%Electricity
  • 7.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.1%Utility gas
  • 2.1%Wood
  • 2.1%No fuel used


West Clark compared to Idaho state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

West Clark on our top lists:

  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Central America (population 500+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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