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Smiths Ferry, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Gem County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
53
Population
29/sq mi density
$83,750
Median Income
$40,204 per capita
48°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
1,780 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Smiths Ferry has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.6").