Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Very Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

47

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

13

Hazard Shelters

8

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Jefferson County, located in Idaho, has a population of 30,985 with a population density of 28 people per square mile. The population is predominantly White, with 23,844 individuals identifying as such. Other racial demographics in the county include 52 Black individuals, 203 American Indian or Alaska Native individuals, 103 Asian individuals, and 23 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander individuals. The Hispanic population in Jefferson County is 2,641, making up a significant portion of the total population. The county has a relatively young population, with a median age of 30, and a high average household size of 3.2. Additionally, the county has a high number of households (8,146) and families (6,698), indicating a strong sense of community.

In comparison to other counties in Idaho, Jefferson County stands out for its relatively low population density and large land area of 1,105.71 square miles. The county also has a high number of farms, with 776 reported in 2012 and 750 reported in 2017. The average farm size in 2012 was 416 acres, which increased to 445 acres in 2017. The total crop acreage also saw an increase from 191,074 acres in 2012 to 228,278 acres in 2017. The average farm sales in 2012 were $331,387, which increased to $392,742 in 2017, indicating growth in the agricultural sector. Overall, Jefferson County's demographics and economic indicators paint a picture of a rural community with a strong agricultural presence.


Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
6 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
345 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
77% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
4/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Camas

2023-07-07

Bunker Hill

2022-08-02

North Butte

2022-08-01

Camas

2022-08-01

Crack In The Rock

2022-07-13

Canal

2022-06-24

East Butte Canal

2022-05-16

Redhead-Toomey Rx

2021-10-19

Twin Butte

2021-06-27

Hawgood

2021-06-06

Railroad Grade

2021-04-27

Walker Levee

2021-04-20

Market Lake Rx

2021-03-31

Sage Junction

2020-07-03

Cottonwood

2020-05-08

Market Lake

2020-03-23

Twin Butte

2019-12-15

Desert Ride

2019-08-12

Sheep

2019-07-23

Cinder Butte

2019-07-11

Table Butte

2019-07-02

Cinder 1

2019-04-01

Heise

2018-09-30

Cinder

2018-09-18

Artesian

2018-08-18

Highway 33 Mile Marker 69

2018-08-12

Split Rock

2018-08-05

Devils Hole

2018-07-25

Badger Point

2018-07-22

North Butte

2018-07-15

Cinder Butte

2018-07-05

Tornado

2018-05-31

Hailstorm

2018-05-31

Hailstorm

2018-05-31

Menan

2018-02-10

Twin Butte

2017-09-13

Deer Park

2017-08-25

North Butte

2017-08-20

Starling

2017-07-18

Highway 33

2017-07-09

Menan Butte

2017-07-02

North Menan

2017-06-18

North Menan 2

2017-06-18

Hailstorm

2016-10-06

Hailstorm

2016-10-02

Hwy 33 Mm 35

2016-07-23

Tornado

2015-07-11

Hailstorm

2014-08-21

Tornado

2014-05-10

Tornado

2013-05-07

Hailstorm

2010-08-28

Hailstorm

2009-06-26

Hailstorm

2009-05-03

Hailstorm

2006-06-30

Tornado

2006-04-04

Hailstorm

2005-08-10

Tornado

2005-06-04

Hailstorm

2003-06-15

Tornado

2002-06-01

Hailstorm

2000-09-01

Hailstorm

2000-09-01

Tornado

2000-07-17

Hailstorm

1998-06-13

Hailstorm

1998-06-13

Hailstorm

1997-09-11

Tornado

1997-05-31

Hailstorm

1997-05-31

Hailstorm

1995-09-18

Hailstorm

1995-06-05

Hailstorm

1995-06-05

Tornado

1993-06-15

Tornado

1993-06-15

Tornado

1992-06-02

Tornado

1991-06-04

Tornado

1988-04-17

Tornado

1988-04-17

Tornado

1988-03-23

Tornado

1987-06-29

Hailstorm

1983-07-09

Tornado

1981-04-21

Tornado

1980-07-08

Hailstorm

1977-05-19

Hailstorm

1973-06-29

Tornado

1972-07-27

Hailstorm

1970-08-27