Hammett, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Elmore County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
258
Population
219/sq mi density
$27,482
Median Income
$27,039 per capita
$160,600
Home Value
$502,205 Zillow
$1,065
Median Rent
17.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,482 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $1,065/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hammett 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 | 2,535 ft (773 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9441°N, 115.4655°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Elmore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 94 km |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 164 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 168 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 183 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 |
Hammett 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").