Blackfoot, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bingham County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,628
Population
2,053/sq mi density
$69,091
Median Income
$28,664 per capita
$225,900
Home Value
$375,808 Zillow
$798
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
288
Violent Crime/100K
925 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$69,091 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$225,900 home value, $798/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
288 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Blackfoot experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,499 ft (1,371 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,053/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1946°N, 112.3468°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Bingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocatello Regional (PIH) 23 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 (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 35 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 79 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 97 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 163 km |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Blackfoot has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.5").