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

52

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

3

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

4

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Power County is located in Idaho with a population of 8,086 residents. The county has a population density of 5.6 people per square mile, with a median age of 33.2 years. The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (46.9%) compared to males (49.7%), with a median age for males at 32.6 years and females at 33.9 years. The racial makeup of Power County is predominantly White (72.5%), followed by Hispanic (28.8%), American Indian and Alaska Native (2.2%), and Black or African American (0.3%). The county has a relatively low number of farms, with 295 in 2017, covering a total of 381,427 acres and generating an average of $798,108 in sales.

In comparison to other counties in Idaho, Power County has a lower population density but a higher percentage of Hispanic residents. The county also has a higher median age compared to the state average of 36.4 years. Power County has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 82.1%, but a lower percentage of Black or African American residents. The county's average household size of 2.94 is slightly lower than the state average of 2.73, and it has a higher average family size of 3.39. Additionally, Power County has a lower number of farms and crop acres compared to some other counties in Idaho, indicating a less agrarian economy.


Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
8 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
302 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
68% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Fort Hall Assist 1

2023-07-06

Sublett

2022-10-21

Minidoka Nwr Unit 12 Rx

2022-10-20

Green Canyon

2022-10-20

False Alarm 23

2022-09-27

Mine Creek

2022-09-21

Fort Hall Assist 3

2022-08-22

Michaud Creek

2022-08-10

False Alarm 9

2022-07-15

Trail Creek

2022-07-12

Dry Hollow

2022-07-07

Calls

2022-06-24

Dry Canyon

2021-10-02

Eagle Pass

2021-10-02

Fort Hall Assist 7

2021-09-23

Coldwater

2021-09-19

Bowen

2021-07-31

Snake

2021-07-25

Hollow

2021-07-22

Lusk

2021-07-21

Fort Hall Assist 6

2021-07-16

Cold Creek

2021-06-14

Sheep

2021-06-12

Fort Hall Assist 3

2021-05-31

Community

2021-02-08

Deep Creek

2020-11-02

Coldwater Hill

2020-09-05

Rock Springs

2020-08-20

Cedar Well

2020-08-20

Michaud Creek

2020-08-18

Wildcat Spring

2020-08-13

Power County Assist 1

2020-08-04

Elk Meadows 2

2020-08-02

Coldwater

2020-07-26

Pleasant Valley

2020-06-06

Elk Meadows

2020-06-05

Cactus

2019-09-06

Bluff

2019-09-06

Flat Top

2019-09-06

Wapi

2019-09-06

East Fork

2019-08-31

Moonshine Creek

2019-08-04

Trail Creek

2019-07-15

Horse Butte

2019-07-06

Windmill

2019-07-06

Douglas

2019-07-01

Michaud Creek

2018-09-15

Power County Assist 4

2018-08-18

Power County Assist 3

2018-07-23

Howard Mountain

2018-07-16

Power County Assist 2

2018-07-15

Crystal Creek

2018-07-09

Power County Assist 1

2018-06-13

Schiller

2018-05-15

Tower

2017-08-23

Anderson

2017-08-13

Powerline

2017-08-05

Mink Highway

2017-08-01

Mine Canyon

2017-07-30

Trail Creek

2017-07-13

Rattlesnake

2017-07-13

Mm 25

2017-07-12

Lake Canyon

2017-06-28

Lake Channel

2017-06-27

Hailstorm

2017-04-02

Hailstorm

2017-04-02

Elevator Loop

2016-09-01

Power Line

2016-08-10

Pallet

2016-07-10

Aberdeen

2016-06-27

Lake Channel

2015-08-30

Walcott

2015-08-30

Flint

2015-08-15

Durran

2015-07-18

Ft. Hall Assist 2

2015-06-25

Hailstorm

2015-06-15

Broadmouth

2014-07-26

Flat Iron

2014-07-22

Juniper I84

2014-07-18

Tornado

2014-05-21

Hailstorm

2011-08-04

Hailstorm

2009-05-03

Hailstorm

2008-07-22

Hailstorm

2008-05-28

Hailstorm

2008-05-28

Hailstorm

2007-08-18

Tornado

2006-08-21

Tornado

2003-04-28

Tornado

2003-04-28

Hailstorm

2003-04-28

Hailstorm

2003-04-28

Tornado

2001-07-15

Hailstorm

2001-07-13

Hailstorm

2000-08-18

Tornado

2000-02-14

Hailstorm

2000-02-14

Tornado

1999-07-20

Hailstorm

1998-06-25

Hailstorm

1997-09-11

Hailstorm

1997-08-12

Hailstorm

1997-05-21

Tornado

1996-06-13

Hailstorm

1996-06-13

Hailstorm

1996-06-08

Hailstorm

1995-08-24

Hailstorm

1994-09-29

Tornado

1994-03-28

Tornado

1993-08-05

Tornado

1993-06-11

Tornado

1990-08-17

Tornado

1990-08-17

Tornado

1986-08-24

Tornado

1981-07-17

Hailstorm

1969-05-14

Tornado

1967-06-08

Tornado

1964-05-26

Hailstorm

1963-06-14

Hailstorm

1963-06-14

Tornado

1961-07-31

Hailstorm

1960-07-31