Basalt, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bingham County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
511
Population
1,762/sq mi density
$75,375
Median Income
$29,434 per capita
$300,000
Home Value
$421,576 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,375 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,025/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Basalt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,589 ft (1,399 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,762/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3144°N, 112.1650°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Bingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Idaho Falls Regional (IDA) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 31 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 98 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 109 km |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 173 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in |
Basalt has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.5").