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'''Banks''' is an [[unincorporated community|unincorporated]] [[census-designated place]] in [[Boise County, Idaho|Boise County]], [[Idaho]], [[United States]]. Banks is located on [[Idaho State Highway 55]] {{convert|12|mi|km}} north-northeast of [[Horseshoe Bend, Idaho|Horseshoe Bend]]. Banks has a [[post office]] with [[ZIP code]] 83602.<ref>[http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=83602&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup]</ref> As of the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]], its population was 17.<ref name=census>{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/main.html|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=22 March 2011| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110423030204/http://factfinder2.census.gov/main.html| archivedate= 23 April 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
'''Banks''' is an [[unincorporated community|unincorporated]] [[census-designated place]] in [[Boise County, Idaho|Boise County]], [[Idaho]], [[United States]]. Banks is located on [[Idaho State Highway 55]] {{convert|12|mi|km}} north-northeast of [[Horseshoe Bend, Idaho|Horseshoe Bend]]. Banks has a [[post office]] with [[ZIP code]] 83602.<ref>[http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=83602&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup] {{wayback|url=http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=83602&Go=Go |date=20110615005033 }}</ref> As of the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]], its population was 17.<ref name=census>{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/main.html|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=22 March 2011| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110423030204/http://factfinder2.census.gov/main.html| archivedate= 23 April 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>


The North and South forks of the [[Payette River]] meet at Banks, which makes it a popular destination for people rafting or kayaking on the Payette River. The "Main" run of the Payette River begins at Banks, while the "Staircase" run on the South Fork ends at Banks.
The North and South forks of the [[Payette River]] meet at Banks, which makes it a popular destination for people rafting or kayaking on the Payette River. The "Main" run of the Payette River begins at Banks, while the "Staircase" run on the South Fork ends at Banks.

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Banks, Idaho
Census-designated place
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyBoise
Area
 • Total2.249 sq mi (5.82 km2)
 • Land2.209 sq mi (5.72 km2)
 • Water0.040 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
2,881 ft (878 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total17
 • Density7.6/sq mi (2.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
83602
Area code208
GNIS feature ID396068[1]

Banks is an unincorporated census-designated place in Boise County, Idaho, United States. Banks is located on Idaho State Highway 55 12 miles (19 km) north-northeast of Horseshoe Bend. Banks has a post office with ZIP code 83602.[2] As of the 2010 census, its population was 17.[3]

The North and South forks of the Payette River meet at Banks, which makes it a popular destination for people rafting or kayaking on the Payette River. The "Main" run of the Payette River begins at Banks, while the "Staircase" run on the South Fork ends at Banks.

Climate

This climatic region has large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Banks has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. [4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Banks, Idaho
  2. ^ ZIP Code Lookup Template:Wayback
  3. ^ "American FactFinder". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 23 April 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Banks, Idaho