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Bancroft, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Caribou County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
313
Population
513/sq mi density
$76,719
Median Income
$33,176 per capita
$167,400
Home Value
$336,365 Zillow
$1,075
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
34
Violent Crime/100K
880 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,719 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,400 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bancroft has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,423 ft (1,653 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7202°N, 111.8830°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Caribou County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocatello Regional (PIH) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
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 | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 98 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 111 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Bancroft has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (1.1").