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Aberdeen, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Power County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,418 Population 2,348/sq mi density
$67,813 Median Income $22,675 per capita
$144,700 Home Value $291,777 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
206 Violent Crime/100K 1,079 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,813 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,700 home value, $663/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Aberdeen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.6 inches. The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,402 ft (1,342 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density2,348/sq mi
Coordinates42.9441°N, 112.8384°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyPower County County
Nearest AirportPocatello Regional (PIH)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.6"
75% below US avg
Snowfall 25.2"
Wettest Month (May) 1.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.1 / 100
Community Resilience2.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,067 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 118 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 118 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 124 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 123 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 118 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 116 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 121 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 121 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 119 km
Feb 3, 1994 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 149 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 127 km
Feb 3, 1994 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 141 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 117 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 147 km
Sep 5, 2017 13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 121 km
Sep 5, 2017 12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 120 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 123 km
Sep 5, 2017 12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 123 km
Jun 30, 2006 12 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 123 km
Jan 3, 2021 10 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

72 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 18, 1991 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 17, 1990 EF2 18 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 11, 1968 EF2 91 km 0
May 31, 2018 EF1 59 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 31 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 65 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 20, 1999 EF1 13 km 0
Jun 11, 1993 EF1 48 km 0
May 21, 1992 EF1 95 km 0
Apr 17, 1988 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 18, 1987 EF1 81 km 0
Aug 24, 1986 EF1 24 km 0
Aug 18, 1983 EF1 54 km 0
Jul 17, 1981 EF1 41 km 0
Jul 27, 1972 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF1 75 km 0
May 26, 1964 EF1 20 km 0
Mar 13, 1959 EF1 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1909 UTAH Earthquake 3.6 m 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 32 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 69 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 75 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field Shield 1,478 m (4,849 ft) -8400 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COXS WELL (219,424 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 COXS WELL 219,424 34 km
2006 CRYSTAL 218,581 32 km
1996 RICHFIELDS 178,385 90 km
1992 BLACK RIDGE 147,833 81 km
1999 MULE BUTTE 138,102 37 km
2010 JEFFERSON 108,542 85 km
2019 SHEEP 107,233 76 km
2012 FLAT TOP 2 102,340 86 km
2000 COFFEE POINT 73,480 31 km
2007 BLACK PINE 2 69,897 86 km
2000 FLATTOP 56,792 21 km
2017 POWERLINE 54,378 33 km
2006 STONE 2 50,677 90 km
1999 CEDAR BUTTE 49,625 47 km
2011 T17 45,631 87 km
2005 RUPERT 45,361 55 km
1999 INEEL FIRE 43,547 85 km
2016 LAIDLAW 40,551 70 km
2000 COFFEE POINT NORTH 35,980 70 km
2008 NORTH MINIDOKA 32,363 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Aberdeen has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.6").

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