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Emmett, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Canyon County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,948
Population
2,731/sq mi density
$58,523
Median Income
$36,886 per capita
$299,000
Home Value
$448,644 Zillow
$854
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
360
Violent Crime/100K
1,050 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,523 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$299,000 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
360 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Emmett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,377 ft (725 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,731/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8692°N, 116.4913°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Canyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 112 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Emmett has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.4").