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Lava Hot Springs

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Total population

218

Median home value

$316,700

18.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$0

Weather65°F · Showers And Thunderstorms
Coordinates42.62°, -112.01°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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  • Flood Watch · Severe
    Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:30AM MDT until September 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Overview

Lava Hot Springs is a small city in Idaho, United States. On the world map it falls within the Western Hemisphere, specifically at 42.620°, -112.010°. Census-style estimates put the resident count near 218. Its latitude implies a climate characterised by four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. The administrative footprint covers a compact 1.8 km². Population density therefore averages about 121 per km², loosely populated. The sections below expand on demographics, weather, terrain, hazards and nearby points of interest using publicly available datasets.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
55.7
Median home value
$316,700
Housing units
202
Poverty rate
12.5%
Unemployment
16%

Race & ethnicity

White
93.1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
42.6201
Longitude
-112.0099
Water area
0.03 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Tonight
41°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
57°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
39°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
65°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
41°F
Mostly Clear

Forecast for Lava Hot Springs, ID from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
29.9%
Diabetes
8.6%
Adult obesity
33%
Binge drinking
16.9%
Adult smoking
14.2%
No leisure activity
21.1%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • MARSH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
    High · ARIMO · 405 students · 17.6:1 ratio
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · MCCAMMON · 281 students · 21.6:1 ratio
  • MARSH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Middle · ARIMO · 188 students · 17.1:1 ratio
  • LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · LAVA HOT SPRINGS · 65 students · 13:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

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Notable people from here

Nearby places in Idaho

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Geography & sun

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES