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Buhl, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Twin Falls County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,624
Population
2,460/sq mi density
$46,217
Median Income
$24,953 per capita
$192,600
Home Value
$366,823 Zillow
$1,265
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
360
Violent Crime/100K
1,261 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,217 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$192,600 home value, $1,265/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
360 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Buhl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,774 ft (1,150 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5984°N, 114.7595°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Twin Falls County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.1 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 73 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 130 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
Buhl has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.3").