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Idaho Falls, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Jefferson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
66,672
Population
2,456/sq mi density
$69,630
Median Income
$33,511 per capita
$298,600
Home Value
$390,739 Zillow
$992
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
277
Violent Crime/100K
1,514 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,630 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$298,600 home value, $992/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Idaho Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,718 ft (1,438 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4889°N, 112.0363°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Idaho Falls Regional (IDA) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 33 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 117 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 118 km |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 151 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Idaho Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.8").