Jefferson County ID in Idaho faces earthquake / wildfire risk across its 1,097 square mile area. Rigby near Idaho Falls serves this east Idaho county with potato farming. Jefferson serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Wildfire |
| Secondary Hazard | Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2022 Earthquake |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (208) 745-7756 |
| Emergency Shelters | 2 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Jefferson County ID |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| Population | 28 |
| Area | 1,097 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Other Idaho Counties
Madison County ID
Earthquake / Wildfire
5/10
Low
Franklin County ID
Earthquake / Wildfire
5/10
Low
Ada County ID
Wildfire / Flash Flooding
5/10
Moderate
Bonneville County ID
Earthquake / Wildfire
5/10
Low
Fremont County ID
Earthquake / Wildfire
5/10
Low
Kootenai County ID
Wildfire / Flash Flooding
5/10
Moderate