Cambridge, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Washington County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
336
Population
700/sq mi density
$48,250
Median Income
$28,207 per capita
$234,700
Home Value
$388,286 Zillow
$1,010
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,250 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$234,700 home value, $1,010/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cambridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 62.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,659 ft (810 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5717°N, 116.6781°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.3").