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Downey, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bannock County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
736
Population
767/sq mi density
$46,000
Median Income
$24,293 per capita
$153,000
Home Value
$316,183 Zillow
$893
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
58
Violent Crime/100K
1,240 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$153,000 home value, $893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Downey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,865 ft (1,483 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4289°N, 112.1233°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Bannock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocatello Regional (PIH) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 4.14 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | UTAH | Earthquake | 3.6 m | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 103 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 122 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Downey has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (1.0").