Lava Hot Springs
City in Bannock County, Idaho

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.
- 358residents (2020 Census)
- 5,007 ftelevation · 1,526 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 513 / sq mipopulation density
- 83246ZIP code
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 had 358 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 358 |
|---|---|
| Density | 513 per sq mi (198 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lava Hot Springs at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Bannock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 358 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.70 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,007 ft (1,526 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6201° N, 112.0099° W |
| ZIP code | 83246 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1645820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lava Hot Springs
- Arimo9.2 mi SW
- McCammon9.3 mi W
- Bancroft9.4 mi NE
- Downey14.4 mi SW
- Grace14.5 mi E
- Inkom17.4 mi NW
- Soda Springs21.5 mi E
- Oxford24.9 mi S
- Pocatello28.8 mi NW
- Clifton29.9 mi S
- Chubbuck31.1 mi NW
- Malad City32.1 mi S
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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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