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Overview:
Star, Idaho is located approximately 6 miles West of
Boise. Nestled in the heart of the Boise Valley in a quiet
rural area you can enjoy many seasonal activities with many,
many more to be discovered!
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Population |
2000 |
2002 |
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Star |
1,795 |
2,101 |
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Average
Daily Temperature |
Summer |
Winter |
Annual
Average |
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Average |
74.9 |
29.9 |
52.1 |
Altitude:
2,467 feet
Median Resident Age:
28.4 years
Median
Household Income:
$42,337 (year 2000)
Land Area:
0.86 square miles
Education:
Boise area residents know the secret to
success lies in education, which is a high priority
locally and statewide. Approximately two-thirds of the
state's general fund is allocated to education.
Idaho’s students consistently place well above the
national average on ACT, SAT and other achievement
tests. More than 96 percent of Idaho’s school-age
children attend public schools, demonstrating a high
level of public confidence and ensuring a
demographically balanced student population.
The Boise MSA (Ada and Canyon counties) ranks among the
top third of U.S. metro areas for percentage of adults
who have attained a bachelors degree or higher.
Boise
School District
Boise State University
Local Job
Search Websites:
BoiseIdahoJobs.com
Employment Services
Career Builder through The Idaho
Statesman Newspaper
Labor:
The
Boise MSA (Ada and Canyon counties) is a great place to
work!
Major employers in the Boise MSA include: government,
healthcare, manufacturing, hi-tech, call centers and the
construction industry.
If you're looking for employment in the Boise valley,
consult one of these Chamber members at the
Chamber of Commerce Employment website
Industry:
The
Treasure Valley economy is strong due to a healthy mix
of business, education, healthcare, retail,
manufacturing, government and the military and
professional communities - all working together to
provide stability and promise for more than 380,000
residents.
The natural resource industries are central to the
well-being of the area. Tourism is a major growth
factor of the Idaho economy. Idaho is an exquisite
state, beautiful from every angle. People come to the
area to ski, float the wild rivers, hunt, fish and
camp. The newest industry added to the mix is the high
tech manufacturing that has provided strong growth in
recent years. A regional trade and commerce center, the
area draws people from three states - eastern Oregon,
northern Nevada and southern Idaho - a combined
population of over 550,000 people. The professional
community is central to Boise's identity and integrity.
Some of the area's most talented professionals were
drawn here because this is a beautiful city in a
beautiful land.
Attractions:
Idaho Ballet
Boise Hawks Baseball
Idaho
Steelheads Hockey
Campgrounds
Idaho Ballet
Bogus Basin Ski Resort
Brundage
Mountain Ski Resort
Tamarack Ski and Golf Resort
Discovery Center of Idaho
Boise
Art Museum
Idaho
Historical Museum
Idaho Botanical Gardens
Idaho
Opera
World Center for Birds Of Prey
Zoo
Boise
Boise
Philharmonic
Idaho
Shakespeare Festival
Idaho
Ice World
Firebird Raceway
Meridian Motor Speedway
Roaring Springs Water Park
Local Media:
ABC KIVI Channel 6
CBS KBCI Channel 2
FOX
KTRV Channel 12
NBC
KTVB Channel 7
Independent KNIN Channel 9
Northwest Cable News
PBS
KAID Channel 4
The Arbiter (Boise State
University Student Newspaper)
Boise Weekly
Idaho
Press-Tribune
Idaho
Statesman
Idaho Business Review
Treasure
Valley Family Magazine
Medical:
The
Boise MSA offers world-class health care to its
citizens.
Saint Alphonsus and St. Luke's Regional Medical Centers,
located in Boise, maintain the latest in
state-of-the-art technology, excellent nursing and
support staffs, and offer numerous health and wellness
programs to the community.
West Valley Medical Center, located in Caldwell serves
many western Idaho communities in Canyon County.
Mercy
Medical Center is a 152-bed acute care facility located
in Nampa, Idaho.
View a
complete list of the health care resources >>>
click here
Parks and Recreation:
The
Boise area has a number of outstanding parks and
facilities with plenty of opportunity for recreational
and family activities, including golf, boating, youth
athletics, softball, football and baseball, biking,
skating or just picnicking. The Boise River Greenbelt
is located on both banks of the Boise River, covering
over 16 acres and providing more than 25 miles of paved
and graveled paths for walkers, bikers, skaters, joggers
and runners. For those wanting to experience the great
outdoors, our mountains, deserts, lakes and rivers offer
year-round recreation.
Rich forests, punctuated by clear, high mountain lakes,
stand in contrast to the quiet beauty of high desert
plains. The Boise area abounds with recreational and scenic
resources within a short trek from downtown.
Visit Boise City Parks & Recreation for additional
information >>>
click here
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