Why visit Middleton
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include McIntyre Hill, Boise River and Canal Bridge, Caldwell Odd Fellow Home for the Aged and Hawthorne Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 23°F.
Weather in Middleton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Middleton
Middleton is a city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population amounted to 9,091 at the 2021 census estimate, up from 5,524 at the 2010 census and 2,978 in 2000. It is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Middleton, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Boise River and Canal Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Caldwell Odd Fellow Home for the Aged
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Building in Idaho, United States
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Middleton Substation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Middleton, Idaho, USA
Lee Moberly Museum
Museum
314 East Main Street, Middleton
Sa[1] 10:00-15:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Hawthorne Park
Park · 0.5 mi
Multiple Baseball fields with small children's play area and public restrooms.
(sunrise+01:00)-dusk
Park Place Playground
Playground · 0.5 mi
Wood chip surface. Multiple jungle-gym activities suitable for younger kids.
Restaurants and cafes16
The Bank Bar
Bar and pub
21 North Dewey Avenue, Middleton
Tu-Th 12:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 12:00-01:00, Su 12:00-22:00
Casa Mexico
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
517 Middleton Road, Middleton
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Garbonzo's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
250 East Main Street, Middleton
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Middleton Espresso
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
533 Middleton Road, Middleton
Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa,Su 07:00-15:00
Poppi's Take 'N' Bake Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
525 Middleton Road, Middleton
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 00:00-20:00
Dug Out Bar & Grill
Restaurant
3 North Dewey Avenue, Middleton
Su 11:00-20:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Sunrise Cafe
Cafe · 0.4 mi
200 East Main Street, Middleton
Su 07:00-15:00; Mo-We 06:00-15:00; Th-Sa 06:00-15:00
The Rustic Oven Bakery & Cafe
Bakery · 0.5 mi
218 East Main Street, Middleton
Mo-Th 08:00-18:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-16:00
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken · 1.3 mi
884 Bozic Street, Middleton
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
4 more on the map.
History
Middleton was named for its location midway between Old Fort Boise and Keeney’s Ferry, serving as a resting point for travelers en route to the ferry. In its early years along the Oregon Trail, it had a stage station, a post office established in 1866, and a water-powered grist mill built in 1871. The Ward Massacre occurred near the area in 1854.
Middleton is the oldest settlement in Canyon County, with its land first parceled out in 1863 by William N. Montgomery. In 1872, flooding of the Boise River created a new channel that left the town isolated on an island. As a result, the settlement was relocated to a new site after 1880. Middleton was incorporated as a city in 1910, although its certificate of incorporation was not issued until 1971.
From the History section of Middleton, Idaho on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
New Creation Community Church Middleton
Church · 0.4 mi
3 Concord Street, Middleton
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.6 mi
1332 Cornell Street
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 0.7 mi
309 West Main Street
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.8 mi
1749 Willis Road, Middleton
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Healthcare3
West Valley Medical Group
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
381 South Middleton Road, Middleton
Map of Middleton
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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 (8 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, 22 miles away.
- Caldwell 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Star 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Nampa 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Notus 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Eagle 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Greenleaf 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Meridian 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Garden City 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Kuna 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Boise City 21 mi east, about 33 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
- State Bank of Middleton (Middleton, Idaho), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middleton Substation (2), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middleton Substation (3), 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
- Middleton Substation (1), Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lee Moberly Museum, Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS057-E-125487 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-125486 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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