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Albion, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Cassia County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
371
Population
789/sq mi density
$73,375
Median Income
$30,594 per capita
$240,000
Home Value
$299,840 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
14.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
337
Violent Crime/100K
2,539 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,375 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$240,000 home value, $958/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
337 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 25.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,725 ft (1,440 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 789/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4098°N, 113.5804°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Cassia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 60 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 107 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 113 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Albion has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.8").