Bliss, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Gooding County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
252
Population
341/sq mi density
$67,250
Median Income
$25,634 per capita
51°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$67,250 median income, 15.6% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bliss experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9243°N, 114.9475°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Gooding County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.4 / 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 | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 56 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 130 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Bliss has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").