Lava Hot Springs, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bannock County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
251
Population
359/sq mi density
$36,364
Median Income
$35,530 per capita
$241,100
Home Value
$456,416 Zillow
$843
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,364 median income, 10.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$241,100 home value, $843/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lava Hot Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 44.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,997 ft (1,523 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 359/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6201°N, 112.0099°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Bannock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocatello Regional (PIH) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 4.14 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | UTAH | Earthquake | 3.6 m | - | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 103 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 104 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in |
Lava Hot Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.8").