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Nampa, Idaho
Nampa is a city of 110,319 people in Canyon County, Idaho, founded in 1886.
Why visit Nampa
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 177 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Edwards Nampa Spectrum, Northwest Nazarene University, E. H. Dewey Stores and Farmers and Merchants Bank.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 23°F.
Weather in Nampa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nampa
Nampa is the most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 100,200 at the 2020 census. It is Idaho's third-most populous city. Nampa is about 20 miles (32 km) west of Boise along Interstate 84, and 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Meridian.
From the Wikipedia article Nampa, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Northwest Nazarene University
School · 1.5 mi
Private Christian university in Nampa, Idaho, U.S.
Museums and landmarks20
E. H. Dewey Stores
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
U.S. historic building
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Bank building in Nampa, Idaho
H. Orton Wiley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Idaho, United States
Jacob P. Lockman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Nampa, Idaho
Mercy Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Hospital in Nampa, Idaho
Nampa American Legion Chateau
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Nampa, Idaho, listed on the NRHP in Canyon County, Idaho
Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
U.S. historic building
Nampa Department Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
U.S. historic building
Nampa Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Passenger station on the Oregon Short Line Railroad
Nampa Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Idaho, United States
U.S. Post Office – Nampa Main
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic building in Nampa, Idaho, United States
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
Centennial Golf Course
Golf course · 1.9 mi
2600 Centennial Drive, Nampa
Lakeview Water Park
Sports field and stadium · 0.7 mi
Mo-Su 13:00-16:45,18:00-20:45
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes177
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.6 mi
16853 North Marketplace Boulevard, Nampa
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
1527 Caldwell Boulevard, Nampa
Su-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Boba Stop
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 0.7 mi
622 12th Avenue South, Nampa
Su-Th 11:30-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.6 mi
2111 North Cassia Street, Nampa
Su-We 11:00-24:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-01:00
Chapalas Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
525 Caldwell Boulevard, Nampa
Mo-We 11:00-21:00, Th-Sa 11:00-21:30, Su 11:00-20:00
City Buffet
Restaurant · Sushi, Mongolian Grill, Chinese, American · 2.7 mi
2102 Caldwell Boulevard, Nampa
Su-Th 11:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.0 mi
1238 Caldwell Boulevard, Nampa
Su-Th 12:00-22:00, Fr 12:00-23:00, Sa 11:00-23:00
Espresso-ly Yours
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
1615 Caldwell Boulevard, Nampa
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Flying M Coffee Garage
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
1314 2nd Street South, Nampa
Mo-Fr 06:30-23:00; Sa 07:30-23:00; Su 07:30-18:00
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 2.4 mi
2122 North Cassia Street, Nampa
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa,Su 07:30-22:00
165 more on the map.
History
Nampa had its beginnings in the early 1880s when the Oregon Short Line Railroad built a line from Granger, Wyoming, to Huntington, Oregon, that passed through Nampa. In Nampa there is a history museum that marks the railroad's significance. More railroad lines sprang up through Nampa, making it an important railroad town. Alexander and Hannah Duffes established one of the town's first homesteads, eventually forming the Nampa Land and Improvement Company with the help of their friend and co-founder, James McGee. Despite the name, many early settlers called the town "New Jerusalem" because of its citizens' strong religious focus. After only a year the town grew from 15 homes to 50. As amenities were added, Nampa continued to grow, and it was incorporated in 1891.
Downtown Nampa's street grid is oriented with the railroad tracks, which run northwest–southeast; this was done intentionally by Alexander Duffes to prevent accidents like one that occurred earlier in a town he had platted near Toronto, where a woman and her two children were killed by a train when their buggy wheel got stuck as they crossed the tracks. As the Oregon Short Line railroad originally bypassed Boise, Nampa has the fanciest of many railroad depots built in the area.
From the History section of Nampa, Idaho on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nampa - Idaho Center
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
4104 East Flamingo Avenue, Nampa
Churches and places of worship56
MacMillan Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Nampa Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Saint Paul Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
510 West Roosevelt Avenue, Nampa
Nampa Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.2 mi
307 West Iowa Avenue, Nampa
Shopping49
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries70
Healthcare24
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group Karcher
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.9 mi
11035 West Karcher Road, Nampa
Vic's Family Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
1603-A 12th Avenue Road, Nampa
Map of Nampa
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 (1 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, 17 miles away.
- Caldwell 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Meridian 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Kuna 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Star 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Middleton 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Eagle 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Marsing 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Greenleaf 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Garden City 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Boise City 17 mi east, about 27 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
- Post Office (Nampa, Idaho), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
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