Horseshoe Bend, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Ada County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
756
Population
700/sq mi density
$54,236
Median Income
$32,666 per capita
$205,300
Home Value
$527,688 Zillow
$883
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,236 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$205,300 home value, $883/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Horseshoe Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 57.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,675 ft (815 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9161°N, 116.1992°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Ada County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 35 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0490 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.29 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.19 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 133 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Horseshoe Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.2").