Garden Valley, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Valley County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
364
Population
50/sq mi density
$91,042
Median Income
$28,980 per capita
$938
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,042 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Garden Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 69.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,102 ft (945 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0834°N, 115.9585°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Valley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 160 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Garden Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.4").