Lava Hot Springs, Idaho |
Lava Hot Springs from US Highway 30 |
Located along the route of the historic California Trail, Lava Hot Springs sits next to the Portneuf River. The numerous easily accessible hot springs in the area have made the town somewhat of a popular resort. There are several different pools and hot springs available in town. The Portneuf River has also become a popular whitewater rafting and tubing river, in season. Many people find their way to Lava Hot Springs by following the Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Scenic Byway and checking out all the historic sites in the area. |
The pool area at Lava Hot Springs |
Fast Facts about Lava Hot Springs, Idaho |
Lava Hot Springs, Bannock County, ID 83246
Elevation: 5,020' Latitude: 42.6195°N Longitude: 112.0143°W Resident Racial Breakdown: White Non-Hispanic: 98.4% Two or More Races: 1.6% Education: High School or Higher: 88.3% Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.3% Graduate or Professional Degree: 2.0%
2009 Estimates: Population: 523 Males: 259 Females: 264 Median Resident Age: 40.3 Years Estimated Median Household Income: $23,400 Estimated Median Home Value: $130,600 Population Density: 733 People per Square Mile 2011 Cost of Living Index for Lava Hot Springs: 86.4 Major Industries: Lodging & Food Services, Construction, Health Care, Educational Services, Transportation Services, Real Estate Services, Utilities, Social Services Unemployed (March 2011): 9.2% |
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