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Dubois, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Clark County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
495 Population 181/sq mi density
$48,333 Median Income $22,561 per capita
$195,800 Home Value $254,828 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
34 Violent Crime/100K 818 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dubois has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 47.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,130 ft (1,564 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates44.1712°N, 112.2283°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportIdaho Falls Regional (IDA)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 47.3"
Wettest Month (May) 1.57"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience0.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

984 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 136 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 81 km
Mar 30, 2014 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.8 140 km
Jun 7, 1994 18 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.8 146 km
May 4, 1992 20 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.6 144 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 63 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 137 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 136 km
May 6, 1992 17 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.4 146 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 50 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 64 km
Jun 16, 2017 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.4 117 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 72 km
Aug 21, 2003 53 km N of Kelly, Wyoming M4.3 137 km
Jun 8, 2025 24 km E of Clayton, Idaho M4.3 150 km
Nov 24, 2000 24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.2 138 km
Nov 10, 1992 28 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.2 141 km
Jul 14, 2023 3 km S of Lima, Montana M4.2 57 km
Aug 23, 1998 9 km N of Alta, Wyoming M4.2 103 km
Nov 11, 1992 35 km W of Freedom, Idaho M4.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

58 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 7, 1978 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 26, 1959 EF2 40 km 0
May 31, 2018 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 1, 2002 EF1 53 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 99 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 92 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 44 km 0
Jun 2, 1992 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 4, 1991 EF1 70 km 0
Mar 25, 1991 EF1 0 km 0
Apr 17, 1988 EF1 70 km 0
Apr 17, 1988 EF1 59 km 0
Mar 23, 1988 EF1 50 km 0
Apr 11, 1985 EF1 35 km 0
May 15, 1984 EF1 56 km 0
Apr 21, 1981 EF1 59 km 0
Jul 8, 1980 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 27, 1972 EF1 68 km 0
Mar 13, 1959 EF1 86 km 0
Aug 25, 1955 EF1 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 77 km
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 127 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 132 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JEFFERSON (108,542 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 JEFFERSON 108,542 61 km
2019 SHEEP 107,233 73 km
2018 GRASSY RIDGE 106,164 18 km
2016 HENRYS CREEK 52,988 89 km
2011 T17 45,631 63 km
1999 INEEL FIRE 43,547 62 km
2003 DEEP 38,701 29 km
2000 COFFEE POINT NORTH 35,980 97 km
1998 TILDEN 2 23,183 89 km
1994 BUTTE CITY 18,170 85 km
2017 DEER PARK 17,745 38 km
2018 INDIAN BUTTE 12,897 19 km
2006 SNOWSHOE 11,910 21 km
2003 WINSLOW 11,794 50 km
2003 MENAN 11,790 38 km
1996 INEL 5 9,683 89 km
2010 MIDDLE BUTTE 9,417 84 km
2007 TWIN BUTTES 9,020 82 km
1994 ROBINSON 8,629 98 km
1988 SWEETWATER 8,405 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
February 22°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
April 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Dubois has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and November the driest (0.5").

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