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PayettePayette County,IdahoThe Idaho state capital is Boise. What would you like to know about Payette
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The population of Payette is approximately 7,298 (2000).
The amount of land area in Payette is 5.74 sq. kilometers.
Payette elevation is 2,150 feet above sea level. The Payette median home price is $79,500 (2000). Payette miscellany. Return to Index Payette location: on the Oregon-Idaho border at the confluence of the Snake and Payette Rivers, across from the city of Ontario, Oregon. Other nearby communities include Fruitland, New Plymouth, Weiser, Parma and Notus, all in Idaho. Also nearby across the border in Oregon are Nyssa and Vale.
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The climate for Payette is moderate. The winters are usually cold but without extremely cold weather. They are usually dry for the most part. Summers tend to be warm, again with few extremely hot temperatures. Summers also tend to be on the dry side. History & History Related Items Payette history: Early times brought many miners, explorers and pioneers through the area. Homesteaders quickly followed with irrigation and agriculture following. A base campe for the ORegon Shortline Railraod was constructed here in the mid 1800's. The camp, named Boomerang, was renamed Payette for Fancois Payette, the first settler here. The community grew rapidly bringing business, beautiful homes and many buildings. The valley became famous for its fruit and row crop farming. Payette was incorporated in 1891 and was named the county seat of Payette County in 1917. Payette attractions: Payette Swim Completx Apple Blossom Festival Payette County Historical Museum Return to Index
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