Carey, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Blaine County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,197
Population
347/sq mi density
$50,938
Median Income
$22,118 per capita
$209,200
Home Value
$515,040 Zillow
$964
Median Rent
19.7% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$209,200 home value, $964/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Carey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,785 ft (1,458 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3120°N, 113.9410°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Blaine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.5 / 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 Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 36 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 38 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 76 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
Carey has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.2").