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Parker, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Madison County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
643 Population 1,837/sq mi density
$72,188 Median Income $27,245 per capita
$249,500 Home Value $380,971 Zillow
$1,135 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
174 Violent Crime/100K 1,277 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$72,188 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$249,500 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Parker has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,925 ft (1,501 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,837/sq mi
Coordinates43.9584°N, 111.7592°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportIdaho Falls Regional (IDA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience57.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,511 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 147 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 148 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 119 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 123 km
Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 119 km
Mar 30, 2014 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.8 124 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 147 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 139 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.8 117 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 141 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 149 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 102 km
Feb 3, 1994 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 146 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 100 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 82 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 77 km
Jun 20, 1998 8 km E of Hoback, Wyoming M4.4 115 km
Feb 3, 1994 0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 143 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 143 km
Feb 3, 1994 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

58 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 7, 1978 EF2 55 km 0
Sep 26, 1959 EF2 13 km 0
May 31, 2018 EF1 97 km 0
Jun 1, 2002 EF1 43 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 83 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 74 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 61 km 0
Jun 2, 1992 EF1 38 km 0
Jun 4, 1991 EF1 37 km 0
Mar 25, 1991 EF1 44 km 0
Apr 17, 1988 EF1 45 km 0
Apr 17, 1988 EF1 37 km 0
Mar 23, 1988 EF1 39 km 0
Apr 11, 1985 EF1 17 km 0
May 15, 1984 EF1 16 km 0
Apr 21, 1981 EF1 37 km 0
Jul 8, 1980 EF1 34 km 0
Jul 27, 1972 EF1 79 km 0
Mar 13, 1959 EF1 68 km 0
May 18, 1956 EF1 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 75 km
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 101 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 152 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JEFFERSON (108,542 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 JEFFERSON 108,542 72 km
2019 SHEEP 107,233 86 km
2018 GRASSY RIDGE 106,164 28 km
2016 HENRYS CREEK 52,988 57 km
2011 T17 45,631 81 km
1999 INEEL FIRE 43,547 75 km
2003 DEEP 38,701 73 km
1992 SAGEHEN 26,663 100 km
1998 TILDEN 2 23,183 88 km
2016 BERRY 20,783 84 km
2012 RIDGE TOP 17,793 93 km
2017 DEER PARK 17,745 25 km
1988 FALLS 16,607 88 km
2018 INDIAN BUTTE 12,897 61 km
2006 SNOWSHOE 11,910 26 km
2003 WINSLOW 11,794 68 km
2003 MENAN 11,790 22 km
1991 STEVENS PK 9,754 100 km
1996 INEL 5 9,683 95 km
2010 MIDDLE BUTTE 9,417 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
March 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Parker has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.8").

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