Weiser

Weiser is a city in the rural western part of the U.S. state of Idaho and the county seat of Washington County. The city sits at the confluence of the Weiser River with the great Snake River, which marks the border with Oregon. With its mild climate, the city supports farm, orchard, and livestock endeavors in the vicinity. Weiser bills itself as the "Fiddling Capital of the World" and the National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest has been held each year since 1953. Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson played semi-pro baseball for the Weisers Kids as a young man in 1906-1907. The population of Weiser was 5,507 at the 2010 census, and the city has a total area of 338 square miles (875 km²) According to the United States Census Bureau, Weiser experiences a semi-arid climate with temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C) The city is located at 44°14°N 116°59° (N249712,116,967799), at an elevation of 2,129 feet (649 m) above sea level (2,129 m) according to the 2010 Census Bureau. For many years Weiser's location upriver from Hells Canyon made it the jump-off point for wilderness tours by anglers down the gorge. Enormous sturgeon runs were a draw for anglers long after the float by three hydro-power dams built by Idaho Power Company starting in the 1950s.

History

The city was named after the nearby Weiser River, but exactly who that was named for is not precisely known. In one version it is for Peter M. Weiser, a soldier and member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806. In 1871, it was renamed Weiser. The city reached its height of prosperity when a railroad way station was established and it became a transportation hub for travelers. Its history is well represented by the great number of original buildings from the 1890s and early 1900s that are on the National Register of Historic Places. U.S. Route 95 runs through the city, connecting to Oregon and British Columbia. Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson played semi-pro baseball for the Weiser Kids as a young man in 1906-1907. After high school in Fullerton, California, the "Big Train" was lured to Weiser to play baseball and work for the local telephone company. His skills drew the attention of the Washington Nationals, who sent scout Cliff Blankenship to offer Johnson a contract, and in July 1907 he departed Idaho for the major leagues at age nineteen. The Idaho Northern Railroad was built up the weiser River with the intention of reaching Lewiston and river transportation to the ocean. The dream ended among the lumber mills of central Idaho almost at the community of Meadows... not needing to actually go past the stock loading and lumber ponds outside the village. The terminus station was built there and a new city, New Meadows, came into being.

Culture

Weiser bills itself as the "Fiddling Capital of the World" The National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest has been held each year since 1953. For many years Weiser's location as the last city upriver from Hells Canyon made it the jump-off point for wilderness tours by powered rubber raft down the gorge. The salmon runs ended not long after the float tours with the blocking of the river by three hydro-power dams built by Idaho Power Company starting in the 1950s. The city has been consistently served by the Weiser Signal-American, the local weekly newspaper.

Geography

Weiser is located at 44°1459N 116°584W (44.249712, -116.967799), at an elevation of 2,129 feet (649 m) above sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.38 square miles (8.75 km²), all of it land. Weiser sits across the Snake River from the city of Bend, Oregon, which is also located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The city is home to the Weiser High School, which was founded in 1872. The school is located in Weiser, Oregon and is located on the banks of theSnake River. The Weiser School District was established in 1876. It is one of the oldest schools in the state, with a population of 1,856. The School District is part of the Oregon State University system, which also lies in the town of Weiser. It was founded by the University of Oregon in 1874. The town was named after Weiser's founder, William Weiser who was born in 1875. Weizer is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Oregon Council for the Humanities, which has a mission to promote health and education. He was also the first president of the Portland State University, which opened in 1881. He served as president of Weizer until his death in 1998. He is survived by his wife and two children, both of whom are still living.

Climate

Weiser experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cold winters and hot, dry summers. Weiser is located in the state of Haut-Holland, which is part of the Czech Republic. The town has a population of around 2,000 people. It is located near the town of Weiser, which has an altitude of around 1,000 metres (4,000 feet) and a temperature of around  °C (°F). Weiser has an average annual rainfall of 1,200 mm (80 °F) and an average yearly temperature of 1,300 m (70 °E) Weiser experiences cold winters, hot summers, and dry winters. It also experiences cold summers, with an average of 2,000 mm (80 mm) in July and August, and cold winters in September. Weisers has a semiarid climate (Kioppen BSk) and experiences cold, dry winters, and hot summers. It has a dry summer, with a dry winter, and a wet winter, with average annual temperatures of 3,500 cm (90 °S) in September and October, and cool summers in October and November. It experiences a cold winter, hot summer, and wet winters, with cold summers in November and December. It has a dry winters and dry summers, with an average monthly rainfall of 8,000 m (32 mm), and a dry, cold summer.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 5,507 people, 2,158 households, and 1,396 families residing in the city. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city had 5,630 people. The racial makeup of the city was 80.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0,9% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 14.4% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.1% of the population. The median income for a household in theCity was $26,880, and the median income. for a family was $31,996. The per capita income for the city was $13,986. About 12.6% of those under the age of 18 were below the poverty line, including 17.9% ofThose under 18 and 10.8 per cent of those over 65. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.19. The city had a median age of 38.7 years, with the gender makeup of 48.4 per cent male and 51.6 per cent female. It had a population density of 2,280.5 inhabitants per square mile (880.5/km²) The city has a median income of $13.986 per capita, with. the average. household size of 2.50 and the. average. family size of 3.11.

School System

The Weiser school system treats students fairly and has a great overall education. The middle and high schools have electives such as band, choir, home economics, health, physical education, drivers education, wood shop, metal shop, etc. The current superintendent, Wade Wilson, removed the mask mandate on October 14th, 2021. Students are still required to social distance during school hours and on school property. This year, the WMS High School marching band won the D3 competition, for the A3 section, by over 3 points. Weiser came in first, Payette second, and Homedale came in third. The Weiser School District has a free lunch program due to Covid-19. There is also a small building on campus of Pioneer Primary School, this building is a WICAP preschool. The school district is located in the central part of the town of Weiser, Idaho. The district is home to Pioneer Elementary School, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, Park Intermediate School, 4th and 5th grade, Weiser Middle School, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, and Weiser High School, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades. The schools are located on the east side of the city, about 20 miles from the city center. They are home to the Weiser Recreation Center, which is a great place to hang out with your friends and family. They also have a small park on the west side of their campus.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Weiser, Washington County, Idaho = 98. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 30. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 98. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Weiser = 4 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 1,671 individuals with a median age of 37.1 age the population dropped by -0.21% in Weiser, Washington County, Idaho population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,803.42 residents per square mile of area (696.22/km²). There are average 2.6 people per household in the 1,993 households with an average household income of $34,544 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.60% of the available work force and has dropped -2.02% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 27.36%. The number of physicians in Weiser per 100,000 population = 60.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Weiser = 11.6 inches and the annual snowfall = 19.4 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 70. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 209. 92 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 18.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 67, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Weiser, Washington County, Idaho which are owned by the occupant = 60.04%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 44 years with median home cost = $117,910 and home appreciation of -4.63%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $9.62 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,047 per student. There are 17.9 students for each teacher in the school, 478 students for each Librarian and 372 students for each Counselor. 3.79% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 8.70% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 3.11% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).