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Paul, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Minidoka County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,615
Population
2,182/sq mi density
$62,830
Median Income
$28,043 per capita
$251,200
Home Value
$326,235 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
16.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
94
Violent Crime/100K
1,380 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,830 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$251,200 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Paul experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,152 ft (1,266 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6043°N, 113.7848°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Minidoka County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | 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 | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 55 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 79 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 94 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
Paul has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.4").