Sugar City, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Madison County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,011
Population
792/sq mi density
$71,944
Median Income
$28,120 per capita
$308,000
Home Value
$391,634 Zillow
$1,307
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$71,944 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$308,000 home value, $1,307/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sugar City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. The area receives 70.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,895 ft (1,492 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8758°N, 111.7510°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Idaho Falls Regional (IDA) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 70 km |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 106 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 150 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in |
Sugar City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.4").