Fort Hall, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bingham County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,343
Population
67/sq mi density
$40,757
Median Income
$28,173 per capita
$196,000
Home Value
$403,938 Zillow
$381
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$40,757 median income, 10.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$196,000 home value, $381/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Hall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,447 ft (1,355 m) |
| Area | 35.1 sq mi (90.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0145°N, 112.4579°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Bingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocatello Regional (PIH) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 54 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 64 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 96 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in |
Fort Hall has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.4").