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Georgetown, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bear Lake County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
735
Population
1,081/sq mi density
$68,438
Median Income
$34,066 per capita
$180,800
Home Value
$259,914 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
355
Violent Crime/100K
1,896 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,438 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,800 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
355 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Georgetown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 90.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,039 ft (1,841 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,081/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4791°N, 111.3635°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Bear Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocatello Regional (PIH) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very 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 Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
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 | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 144 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and December the driest (1.1").