Clearwater County Yellow Pages regional information

Clearwater County is located in the state of Idaho with a population of almost 8,761. The name of this county dates back to 1911, and was given in reference to the Clearwater River. Clearwater County touches the North Fork as well as the South Fork of the Clearwater River.

Population

As of the census of 2010, the population of this county is almost 8,761, with 2,397 families. Clearwater County also has a diversified population.

Major Cities of Clearwater County

The list of major cities within this region includes Elk River, Orofino, Pierce, and Weippe. By population, Orofino is the most populated city in this county with more than three thousand inhabitants. There has been a drop in the population of Elk River from 2000 to 2010, although this city is well known for its historical importance. More information about businesses in this county can be found in www.Clearwater.Idahoyellowpages.com.

Infrastructure & Clearwater Businesses

When it comes to the prime businesses in this county, healthcare and social assistance are the leading industries. The government and infrastructure of this county is not very large due to an intermediate population. This county is well-known for its low taxes on property. You can get the phone numbers of reputable contractors and businesses in this county from www.Clearwater.Idahoyellowpages.com.

Climate

This county gets almost 30 inches of rain per year, which is slightly less than the average rainfall that US cities have per year. On the other hand, the snowfall in this region is 58 inches per year, which is way more than the average snowfall in US cities. This region is mostly hot and humid, especially in the month of July where temperature may rise up to 84 degrees. The climate of this county is warm. Forests and water parks are the major attractions in this region.

History

During the establishment of Clearwater County on Feb 27, 1911, its county seat was in Orofino. This county acquired the name Clearwater from the Nez Perce term Koos-Koos-Kai-Kai. Elk River city in this county bears a significant historical significance and continues to be a tourist attraction for visitors.

Geography

The total area of this region is 2,488 square miles. 2,457 square miles of this area comprises land while the remaining 31 square miles covers water. The adjacent counties of Clearwater County comprise Shoshone County, Idaho County, Latah County, and four other counties.