The Town FilesSoda Springs, Idaho
City in Caribou County · population 3,133 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $241,400
- Household income
- $57,361
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 91 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 37.1
Soda Springs is a city of 3,133 people in Caribou County, Idaho. The median home is worth $241,400, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for cycling than 84% of Idaho towns, better for a vacation home than 79% of Idaho towns, quieter than 70% of Idaho towns.
How Soda Springs ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Soda Springs is worth $241,400, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $57,361, which is more affordable than 63% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $843 a month. 75.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Soda Springs | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,400 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $843 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $57,361 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 75.0% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Soda Springs
| People | Soda Springs | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 91.2% |
Weather in Soda Springs
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 10.1°F. About 15.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 90.6 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 228 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Soda Springs since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on June 23, 2023 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 23, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 7, 2025.
Severe weather in Caribou County since 1996
Caribou County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| May 5, 1977 | Drought | EM-3040: Drought |
| December 31, 1964 | Flood | DR-186: Heavy Rains & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Caribou County
Caribou County had 3,566 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,400 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Soda Springs itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in Soda Springs
4 public schools with 886 students, about 18.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD E THIRKILL PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 350 | 21.9 |
| TIGERT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 271 | 15.9 |
| SODA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 238 | 17.0 |
| CTE PREP SCHOOL | 6-12 | 27 | 27.0 |
Towns near Soda Springs
- Montpelier, ID27.2 mi · 2,643 people · home $240,300
Soda Springs questions
Is Soda Springs, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Soda Springs scores better for retirees than 35% of Idaho towns and quieter than 70%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Soda Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Soda Springs is valued at $241,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,361, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $843 a month.
What is the weather like in Soda Springs?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 10.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.7 inches of precipitation a year and 90.6 inches of snow.
Does Soda Springs get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Soda Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on June 23, 2023. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)