Malad City, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Oneida County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
2,441
Population
1,444/sq mi density
$75,500
Median Income
$29,230 per capita
$210,300
Home Value
$353,601 Zillow
$965
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,300 home value, $965/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Malad City 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. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. The area receives 52.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,543 ft (1,385 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1899°N, 112.2497°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Oneida County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brigham City Regional (BMC) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.6 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| 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 | - | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 111 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 147 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Malad City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.6").