Grangeville, Idaho
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Main Street in July 2008
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 Location in Idaho County and the state of Idaho |
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 Grangeville, Idaho
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| Coordinates: 45°55′N 116°7′W / 45.917°N 116.117°WCoordinates: 45°55′N 116°7′W / 45.917°N 116.117°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Idaho |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.8 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,399 ft (1,036 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,141 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 3,151 |
| • Density | 2,166/sq mi (836.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP codes | 83530-83531 |
| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-32950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0396579 |
| Website | grangeville.us |
Grangeville is the largest city in and the county seat of Idaho County, Idaho, United States, in the north central part of the state. Its population was 3,141 at the 2010 census, down from 3,228 in 2000.
Grangeville enjoys close access to scenic and wildlife areas. Whitewater rafting is a popular pursuit and the Clearwater River, Snake River, and Salmon River lie close by.
Salmon and steelhead fishing is often a choice of recreation. Many residents of Grangeville hunt deer, elk, and turkeys in the nearby forests. Hiking is also popular in the Nez Perce National Forest, the Gospel Hump Wilderness, and Hells Canyon to the south of the city. The city operates the nearby Snowhaven ski area for winter recreation.
Many residents of Grangeville depend on the nearby forests for their livelihoods. In addition to timber harvesting, the U.S. Forest Service is a major source of employment in the region.
Grangeville's "Border Days" is a large public celebration on the weekend of July 4 (Independence Day), which features the state's oldest rodeo as well as parades, art shows, and the world's largest egg toss.
Grangeville's public schools are operated by the Mountain View School District #244, headed by Grangeville High School at the south end of the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.45 square miles (3.76 km2), all of it land.
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