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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
$309,609 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
231
Violent Crime/100K
660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,480 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$204,800 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Soda Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (1.1").