Glenns Ferry, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Gooding County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,443
Population
694/sq mi density
$51,625
Median Income
$24,138 per capita
$189,400
Home Value
$259,141 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,625 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$189,400 home value, $725/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenns Ferry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9499°N, 115.3082°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Gooding County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 82 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 156 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 170 km |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Glenns Ferry has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").