Soda Springs, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Caribou County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,150
Population
711/sq mi density
$47,480
Median Income
$28,108 per capita
$204,800
Home Value
$336,068 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
31
Violent Crime/100K
314 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,480 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$204,800 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Soda Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 90.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,816 ft (1,773 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 711/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6579°N, 111.5861°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Caribou County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocatello Regional (PIH) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
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 | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 117 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 136 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Soda Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and November the driest (0.8").