Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell is a city of 66,516 people in Canyon County, Idaho, founded in 1883.
Why visit Caldwell
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 108 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Edwards Nampa Spectrum, Caldwell Luxe Reel Theatre, A. K. Steunenberg House and Blatchley Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 23°F.
Weather in Caldwell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Caldwell
Caldwell (locally CALL-dwel) is a city in and the county seat of Canyon County, Idaho, United States. Caldwell is the 5th most populous city in Idaho. As of the 2020 census, Caldwell had a population of 59,996.
From the Wikipedia article Caldwell, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks22
A. K. Steunenberg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
House in Caldwell, Idaho
Blatchley Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic college building of the College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho, United States
Boise River and Canal Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Caldwell Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Carnegie library in Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell Odd Fellow Home for the Aged
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Idaho, United States
Carrie Adell Strahorn Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic college building of the College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho, United States
F. F. Beale House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Caldwell, Idaho, USA
Henry W. and Ida Frost Dorman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
House in Caldwell, Idaho
John C. Rice House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Caldwell, Idaho
Middleton Substation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic building in Middleton, Idaho, USA
North Caldwell Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Caldwell, Idaho
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Church building in Caldwell, Idaho
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
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Restaurants and cafes108
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 3.9 mi
16853 North Marketplace Boulevard, Nampa
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 4.2 mi
1527 Caldwell Boulevard, Nampa
Su-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 3.9 mi
2111 North Cassia Street, Nampa
Su-We 11:00-24:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-01:00
City Buffet
Restaurant · Sushi, Mongolian Grill, Chinese, American · 3.7 mi
2102 Caldwell Boulevard, Nampa
Su-Th 11:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Espresso-ly Yours
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.1 mi
1615 Caldwell Boulevard, Nampa
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 4.0 mi
2122 North Cassia Street, Nampa
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa,Su 07:30-22:00
Jade Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 4.2 mi
1514 Caldwell Boulevard, Nampa
Su-Mo 11:00-21:30; We-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Jalepenos Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.8 mi
1921 Caldwell Boulevard, Nampa
Su 11:00-21:00, Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 3.9 mi
2011 West Karcher Road, Nampa
Su 11:30-21:00, Mo-Th 11:30-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
96 more on the map.
History
The present-day location of Caldwell is along a natural passageway to the Inland and Pacific Northwest. Native American tribes from the west coast, north Idaho and as far away as Colorado came to the banks of the Boise River for annual trading fairs, or rendezvous. European and some Hawaiian explorers and traders soon followed the paths left by Native Americans and hopeful emigrants later forged the Oregon Trail and followed those paths to seek a better life in the Oregon Territory. Pioneers of the Trail traveled along the Boise River to Canyon Hill and forded the river close to the Silver Bridge on Plymouth Street.
From the History section of Caldwell, Idaho on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Best Western Plus Caldwell Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
908 Specht Avenue, Caldwell
Churches and places of worship16
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.6 mi
1122 West Linden Street, Caldwell
Grace Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.9 mi
2700 South Kimball Avenue, Caldwell
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.6 mi
4509 South Montana Avenue, Caldwell
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.8 mi
3015 South Kimball Avenue, Caldwell
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.4 mi
18486 Middleton Road, Caldwell
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 4.0 mi
15782 Farmway Road, Caldwell
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 4.3 mi
18463 Northside Boulevard, Nampa
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Hispana de Nampa
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 3.2 mi
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare21
Terry Reilly Medical and Behavioral Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
808 Cleveland Boulevard, Caldwell
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group Karcher
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.7 mi
11035 West Karcher Road, Nampa
Saltzer Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
512 East Elm Street, Caldwell
Map of Caldwell
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 1.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 1.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 32°F | 1.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 36°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 44°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 51°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 57°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 56°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 46°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 36°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 28°F | 1.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 1.4 in | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nampa Sugar Factory Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Canyon County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-10-07: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Boise Airport (BOI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Middleton 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Nampa 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Greenleaf 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Notus 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Star 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Marsing 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Meridian 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Eagle 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Wilder 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Boise City 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Commercial Building (Caldwell, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caldwell Industrial Airport (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farm City (Caldwell, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boise River and Canal Bridge (Caldwell, Idaho) (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caldwell Odd Fellows Home (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Henry W. and Ida Frost Dorman House (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rice House - Caldwell Idaho, Jennifer Eastman Attebery, Public domain
- St. Mary's Catholic Church, Caldwell (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caldwell Carnegie Library (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Post Office-Nampa Main (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caldwell Post Office (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middleton Substation (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Caldwell Historic District, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas K. Little House (4), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- F. F. Beale House (Caldwell, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blatchley Hall and Rosenthal Gallery of Art, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J.A. Albertson Activities Center, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blatchley Hall (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Symms Courtyard, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blatchley Hall (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blatchley Hall, College of Idaho, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Margaret Sinclair Alumni Walk, College of Idaho, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strahorn Hall (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strahorn Hall (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strahorn Hall (3), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blatchley Hall (3), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hendren Hall, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Centennial Amphitheater, College of Idaho, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morrison Quadrangle, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Judson Boone Hall, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sterry Hall (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sterry Hall (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strahorn Hall, College of Idaho, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strahorn Hall (5), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Centennial Amphitheatre, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McCain Center, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strahorn Hall (4), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strahorn Hall Plaque, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cruzen-Murray Library, College of Idaho (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sterry Hall, College of Idaho, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
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