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Silver Valley Idaho 2010–2011 Community Resource & Relocation Guide EDUCATION economic overvieW housinG RECREATION medical silver valley idaho 2010–2011 community resource & relocation Guide www.nygaardpromotions.com The Mouse Pad Hello, neighbor! 208.682.3669 509.723.2293 You are the center of our business • Computer Services WardwellWardwell InsuranceInsurance AgcyAgcy Inc Please stop by and say, “Hi!” • Home and Small Office Networking AnitaAnita Wardwell,Wardwell, Agent Kellogg, ID 83837 I’m looking forward to serving • Information Technology Sales 416Bus: W 208-784-1388 Cameron Ave Kellogg, ID 83837 your needs for insurance and www.anitawardwell.comBus: 208-784-1388 • Onsite Services www.anitawardwell.com financial services. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® CALL ME TODAY. 2 locations to serve you better 606 N Division St Pinehurst ID | 208.682.3669 17813 E Appleway Suite B Spokane Valley WA | 509.723.2293 1001013 State Farm, Bloomington, IL BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY INC. Serving the Silver Valley for Over 38 Years! • Lumber & Building Materials • Hardware • Paint Center • Plumbing & Electrical • Carpet & Appliances • Hunting & Fishing Supplies • Camping Supplies • Gold Panning Supplies WALLACE START RIGHT. START HERE.® 716 Bank Street Wallace, Idaho 208-556-1164 WELCOME TO SILVER VALLEY . he Silver Valley, heart of Shoshone County, is cradled between the Coeur d’Alene Mountains and the Bitterroot Range Tamong the pristine wilderness of Northern Idaho. Surrounded by lush green mountains, rugged canyons, rushing streams and crystal clear alpine lakes, this valley overflows with natural resources. The Silver Valley is one of the first frontiers of the Pacific Northwest and has a history as rich as its wealth from the silver, gold, lead and zinc mines. Since the discovery of silver in the 1880s, Silver Valley has pro- duced more silver than anywhere else in recorded history. The vast majority of Shoshone County’s population lives in the valley, where Interstate 90 traverses from east to west. The county’s small agricul- little over an hour away, offer even greater opportunities for shopping. tural industry primarily raises livestock. Only 1,200 acres are under The valley is proud to have a fine medical center providing excellent cultivation and 39,000 acres used as grass for cattle range. The other health care. There are three school districts dedicated to providing an 94 percent of the county’s 2,640 sq. miles is rugged forest land, dotted environment conducive to learning for Silver Valley students. with tiny logging towns. Shoshone is the twenty-first largest county At the heart of any community are its people. Proud, capable, by population and eighth by area, in Idaho. earnest and family-oriented are the residents who call the Silver Valley The Silver Valley is one of the most popular destinations for all season their home. They possess a strength and free-spirit synonymous with recreation, boasting the largest system of groomed trails for snowmobiling, the state of Idaho. These people are thankful for the infinite array of mountain biking and ATVs in the country. opportunities in this four season paradise. The 14 small communities in the Silver Valley provide a wide Cover photos: Northern Pacific Depot, Uptown Kellogg, Pinehurst Golf and Route of variety of services and shopping. Coeur d’Alene and Spokane, only a the Hiawatha—Nygaard Promotions. www.silvervalleychamber.com www.wallaceidahochamber.com Exit 51—Interstate 90 10 Station Avenue 10 River Street I-90 Exit 61 Kellogg, ID 83837 Wallace, Idaho 83873 208-784-0821 800-434-4204 208-753-7151 2010-2011 Silver Valley Relocation Guide 1 COMMUNITY PROFILE . he climate in the Silver Valley as with the rest of Idaho is POPULATION (County & Incorporated cities) influenced by Pacific weather patterns which help moderate 1970 1980 1990 2009 est. Ttemperature extremes. Because, of the mountainous terrain, Idaho 1,545,801 this area has greater precipitation then the southwest and southeast Shoshone Co. 19,718 19,226 13,931 12,660 portion of Idaho. Winds may accompany cold fronts and thunder Kellogg 3,811 3,417 2,591 2,228 storms, but hail damage is minimal. Idaho is not prone to tornadoes. Mullan 805 784 771 840 Summers are generally dry and warm, cooling off nicely at night. Win- Osburn 1,567 1,586 1,575 1,389 ter can bring heavy accumulations of snow in the mountains and this Pinehurst 1,725 1,765 1,722 1,589 is one of the reasons the Silver Valley is a winter recreation paradise. Smelterville 458 456 451 622 The elevation averages 2,300 ft. in the valley with a growth season of Wallace 2,206 1,736 1,010 861 approximately 160 days. Wardner 243 247 242 240 CLIMATE Annual Mean Precipitation 25.8” TRANSPORTATION Mean Snowfall 48.8” Interstate 90 serves as the major transportation artery o July Avg. High Temp 86.0 Spokane International Airport: 509-455-6455 o Jan. Avg. Low Temp 21.8 Coeur d’Alene Regional Airport: 208-772-7838 July Avg. Afternoon Humidity 34% Shoshone County Airport: 208-786-5381 Silver Valley Transportation: 208-682-3550 SHOSHONE COUNTy’s NIC Bus: 208-664-9769 LARGEST EMPLOYERS Dave Smith Motors Galena Mine (Coeur Silver Valley) HEALTH CARE Hecla Lucky Friday Mine Kellogg Joint School District The Silver Valley is served by one hospital, many health care profession- Lookout Pass Ski Area Magnuson Hospitality als, several health/fitness clubs, dentists, medical clinics, skilled nursing Wallace School District Shoshone County facilities and pharmacies. Shoshone Medical Center is located in a Shoshone Medical Center Silver Mountain Resort beautiful, brand new state-of-the-art hospital. The hospital is a 25- Walmart U.S. Forest Service bed Critical Access Hospital, offering Acute and 24-Hour Emergency Room Care, Orthopedic & General Surgery, up-to-date radiology and GENERAL INFORMATION laboratory diagnostic equipment. Shoshone Medical Center is com- Pacific Mountain Time mitted to providing excellence in health care and meeting the health State Sales Tax: 6% care needs of the Silver Valley communities. A graduated schedule for individual income tax is used in Idaho Shoshone Medical Center Shoshone County Seat: Wallace Shoshone County Land Mass: 2,640 square miles 25 Jacobs Gulch, Kellogg ID 83837, 208-784-1221, County Clerk, 700 Bank Street, Wallace ID 83873-2348 www.shomed.org 208-752-1264 208-682-2142 ABC 800-473-2143 Business Equipment Inc. Exit 45, Fairway Shopping Center, Pinehurst, Idaho MINOLTA COPIERS gail@westvalleyrealty.com Rent • Lease • Buy AND INSURANCE We can help you with all your real estate and insurance needs. • • Cash Registers Typewriters Calculators Call us first and work with a local, friendly and knowledgeable staff! Office Furniture • New & Used Equipment WE SERVE THE SILVER VALLEY! 2 McKinley Avenue, Kellogg ID 83837 GAIL M. HAYNES Broker 208-661-7054 208.786.1041 www.westvalleyrealty.com 2 www.nygaardpromotions.com MULLAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 392 208-744-1118 John Mullan Elementary 744-1118 Mullan Junior & Senior High School 744-1126 KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL KELLOGG SCHOOL DISTRICT 391 208-784-1348 Sunnyside Elementary 784-1249 Pinehurst Elementary 682-2193 Canyon Elementary 682-2749 Kellogg Middle School 784-1311 Kellogg High School 784-1371 WALLACE HIGH SCHOOL Serving Entire Valley Silver Valley Alternative High 786-3104 WALLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT 393 208-753-4515 Silver Hills Elementary 556-1556 Wallace Junior & Senior High School 753-5315 HIGHER EDUCATION Private Schools North Idaho College opened the doors of its Silver Valley Satel- Silver Valley Christian Academy 783-3791 lite campus in January 2005. The mission of the Center is to provide student-centered services that provide community members access to quality educational opportunities without leaving the surrounding area. NIC also has a computer lab that is available to the public and NIC students.The Center offers classes for degree-seeking students, Work KELLOGG MOVING & STORAGE, INC. Family Owned & Operated Moving?? Call Us—Expert Packing & Crating Free Estimates 24-hour access mini-storage U-Lock It—U-Keep The Key Multiple Sizes—Easy Access Heated Storage Available RV & Boat Storage 106 S. Elm Street Kellogg, ID 83837 208-784-1137 208-784-1138 (F) Force Training for those wishing to upgrade job skills, GED prepara- e-mail: kmsinc@air-pipe.com tion, English as a Second Language instruction, and personal interest classes. The Center’s central location and small classes guarantee a quality learning experience. Currently there are about 370 students enrolled in classes at the Kellogg campus. NIC Silver Valley is located “Neighbor to the Centennial Bike Trail” at 323 Main Street, Kellogg, ID 83837; 208-783-1254. 2010-2011 Silver Valley Relocation Guide 3 HOUSING The housing market in the Silver Valley for the past couple of years has been very dynamic and all evidence leads to continued growth in the housing market. For a shining example of the health of the housing market one only needs to look at the expansion of the Silver Mountain Resort. The second phase of the Silver Mountain Resort/Eagle Crest condominium offering was available in September 2005. In one day 100 units were sold out! This development, other developments (such as a townhouse project in Pinehurst), and existing housing provide a variety of housing opportuni- ties for the Silver Valley. Houses under $100,000 typically will not stay on the market for more than a couple months. From April–Septem- ber 30, 2008, 67 units sold at $140,000 median price. The average rental cost of a 3-bedroom home averages between $600 and $700 a month with few vacancies. For further information on the housing market contact a local Realtor or property management company. EMPLOYMENT RETIREMENT Mining is the traditional economic foundation of Shoshone County. The Silver Valley has become a popular location for retirees. The With the higher silver prices and other development mining continues convenient location to Coeur d’Alene and Spokane, abundant outdoor to play an important role in the county.
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