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Melba, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Ada County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
624
Population
1,357/sq mi density
$53,500
Median Income
$23,100 per capita
$306,000
Home Value
$652,231 Zillow
$993
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
303
Violent Crime/100K
2,753 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,500 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$306,000 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
303 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Melba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,656 ft (810 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3736°N, 116.5319°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Ada County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 79 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 178 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Melba has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.3").