Ketchum, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Camas County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,551
Population
1,106/sq mi density
$87,658
Median Income
$69,907 per capita
$756,200
Home Value
$1,682,945 Zillow
$1,190
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
110
Violent Crime/100K
854 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,658 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$756,200 home value, $1,190/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ketchum has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. The area receives 102.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,850 ft (1,783 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6877°N, 114.3801°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Camas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 84 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very 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 (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 56 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 77 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 130 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Ketchum has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 20°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.5").