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Meridian, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Ada County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
124,865
Population
3,363/sq mi density
$98,686
Median Income
$47,751 per capita
$485,000
Home Value
$526,393 Zillow
$1,714
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
159
Violent Crime/100K
1,068 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,686 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$485,000 home value, $1,714/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Meridian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,595 ft (791 m) |
| Area | 26.8 sq mi (69.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6115°N, 116.4007°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Ada County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 9 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 (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 100 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 172 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Meridian has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 31°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.3").