Smiths Ferry, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Gem County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
53
Population
29/sq mi density
$83,750
Median Income
$40,204 per capita
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Smiths Ferry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 69.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,543 ft (1,385 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2992°N, 116.0784°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Gem County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 170 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Smiths Ferry has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.3").