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Eagle, Idaho

       
Total population 18,419 Average January/July temperatures 25.0° / 67.9°
Median home price $ 332,500 Annual Precipitation 19.47 in. /yr.
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Eagle, Idaho

This city sits northwest of the state capital.

Climate
Eagle experiences a dry, four-season climate. Temperatures are typically mild, but extremes sometimes occur.
Cultural Attractions
Eagle Fun Day is a signature of the city, a weekend comprising of a parade, carnival, and golf tournament.
Fun Fact
Some residents characterize Eagle as "Rurban," describing its commitment to rural features in the increasingly urban southwestern Idaho.
Geography
The city is part of the Treasure Valley, located in the Snake River Plain near the Boise River.
Recreation
Outdoor activities are abundant in Eagle, including horseback and bike riding, hiking, golfing, and fishing in the nearby Boise River.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 33.34 ° / 16.6 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 85.35 ° / 50.35 °
Precipitation (?) 19.47 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 8
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 115
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 332,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $55970.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $62294
Maximum state income tax (?) 7.8 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .010 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 10
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 18
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 3
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 47
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 11
Number of libraries within the county (?) 17
Number of museums within the county (?) 13
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 4
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 18,419
Population density (?) 1,696 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 153.5% growth
Population over 55 (?) 3,131 people
Education (?) 39 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 23
Number of clinics within the county (?) 51
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 54
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