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Meridian, Idaho

       
Total population 59,832 Average January/July temperatures 30.1° / 71.8°
Median home price $ 237,405 Annual Precipitation 15.31 in. /yr.
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Meridian, Idaho

This town is the "Center of Treasure Valley."

Climate
Four distinct seasons are characteristic of the city, with usually mild temperatures and low humidity.
Cultural Attractions
The annual Meridian Dairy Days Festival celebrates the city's rich dairy background.
Economy
In the past twenty years, many of Meridian's fertile farms have been sold for residential development.
Geography
Meridian is in the center of Idaho's Treasure Valley, an area between the Snake River and foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Historical
1897 brought the first Meridian creamery. Soon after, the city grew into a major dairy production center for the state.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 37.23 ° / 23.02 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 87.74 ° / 55.8 °
Precipitation (?) 15.31 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 33 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 9
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 115
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 237,405
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $48156.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $53261
Maximum state income tax (?) 7.8 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .170 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(?) 4
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 45
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 (?) 59,832
Population density (?) 3,996 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 168.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 8,000 people
Education (?) 30 % 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 (?) 51
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