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Pocatello, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bannock County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
57,152
Population
1,682/sq mi density
$57,931
Median Income
$30,725 per capita
$240,600
Home Value
$334,402 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
412
Violent Crime/100K
2,346 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,931 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$240,600 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
412 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pocatello experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,469 ft (1,362 m) |
| Area | 34.0 sq mi (88.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,682/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8727°N, 112.4638°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Bannock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocatello Regional (PIH) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 4.14 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 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 | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 62 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 70 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 104 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Pocatello has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and August the driest (0.8").