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Gooding, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Gooding County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
3,731
Population
2,455/sq mi density
$36,889
Median Income
$20,207 per capita
$175,800
Home Value
$318,623 Zillow
$869
Median Rent
38.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
58
Violent Crime/100K
1,302 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$36,889 median income, 8.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$175,800 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gooding experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,571 ft (1,088 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9370°N, 114.7132°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Gooding County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 40 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 112 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 122 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Gooding has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.3").