Riggins, Idaho
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Riggins, a city in Idaho County, Idaho, is nestled deep in a canyon at the confluence of the Salmon River and the Little Salmon River in west Central Idaho, approximately 150 highway miles north of Boise, and 120 highway miles SSE of Lewiston. The elevation of Riggins is 1800 feet. The population was 410 at the 2000 census. US-95, the only highway for the state connecting the Panhandle to the south, runs through Riggins as Main Street. Along this route, Riggins is the northernmost town in the Mountain time zone. The Pacific time zone begins just north of Riggins, upon crossing the Salmon River.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 410 people, 204 households, and 111 families residing in the city. The population density was 527.7/km² (1,361.3/mi²). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 325.6/km² (840.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.29% White, 0.49% Native American, 0.24% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races.There were 204 households out of which 15.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.1% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.64.
In the city the population was spread out with 17.6% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 33.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $20,972, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $27,361 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,330. About 19.2% of families and 25.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.0% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
Activities
Riggins is a hub for outdoor adventures in North Central Idaho. Rafting, kayaking, fishing, and hunting are available and campgrounds surround the area, allowing access to view the scenery and wildlife. Visitors can pan for gold in the river gravel, and guides and outfitters can provide assistance.The Seven Devils and the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area are just a few miles west of town.
The Riggins Rodeo in early May can be viewed from the grandstands or from the hillside overlooking the arena.
Visit the nearby Rapid River Fish Hatchery to see Salmon climbing upstream from May to August.
External links
- [Idaho Department of Commerce profile]
- [North Central Idaho Travel Information]
- [Public Lands Map]
- [Rapid River Fish Hatchery]
- [Salmon River Chamber of Commerce]
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