Shoshone, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Lincoln County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,985
Population
1,697/sq mi density
$56,050
Median Income
$24,691 per capita
$187,800
Home Value
$309,262 Zillow
$898
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,050 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$187,800 home value, $898/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shoshone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,969 ft (1,210 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,697/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9362°N, 114.4047°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 28 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 91 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 97 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
Shoshone has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.2").