Lava Hot Springs

City in Bannock County, Idaho

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Lava Hot Springs is a city in Bannock County, Idaho, with 358 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,007 ft (1,526 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arimo, 9.2 miles SW.

About Lava Hot Springs

Lava Hot Springs is a city along the Portneuf River in eastern Bannock County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Pocatello, Idaho metropolitan area. The population was 358 at the 2020 census. Located in the mountainous valley of the Portneuf River on the old route of the Oregon Trail and California Trail, the city has become a popular resort location, noted for its numerous hot springs amenable to bathing and a turbulent inner tube run through part of the town.

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Living in Lava Hot Springs

Median home value
$316,700
Median rent
$870/mo
Median age
55.7
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Lava Hot Springs, ID population

Lava Hot Springs had 358 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census358
Density513 per sq mi (198 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lava Hot Springs at a glance

StateIdaho (ID)
CountyBannock County
TypeCity
Population358 (2020)
Land area0.70 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Elevation5,007 ft (1,526 m)
Coordinates42.6201° N, 112.0099° W
ZIP code83246
Census code (GEOID)1645820

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Lava Hot Springs

What county is Lava Hot Springs in?

Lava Hot Springs is in Bannock County, Idaho.

What is the population of Lava Hot Springs, ID?

358 people lived in Lava Hot Springs at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lava Hot Springs, ID?

The ZIP code of Lava Hot Springs is 83246.

What is the elevation of Lava Hot Springs?

5,007 feet (1,526 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lava Hot Springs?

Arimo (9.2 mi), McCammon (9.3 mi), Bancroft (9.4 mi), Downey (14.4 mi), Grace (14.5 mi).

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