Cascade, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Adams County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
978
Population
237/sq mi density
$50,671
Median Income
$23,631 per capita
$350,000
Home Value
$430,432 Zillow
$1,065
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,671 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$350,000 home value, $1,065/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cascade has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 86.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,818 ft (1,469 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5088°N, 116.0436°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very 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 Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Cascade has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.4").