Montpelier, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bear Lake County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,681
Population
1,156/sq mi density
$52,212
Median Income
$28,377 per capita
$185,600
Home Value
$298,333 Zillow
$639
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,212 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$185,600 home value, $639/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Montpelier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 90.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,976 ft (1,821 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3260°N, 111.2988°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Bear Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brigham City Regional (BMC) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
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 | - | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 161 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in |
Montpelier has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 18°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.7").