Elevation
Ketchum elevation and altitude
Ketchum, Idaho is 5,853 feet (1,784 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 5,853 feet means in Ketchum
Among the 689 cities on this site, Ketchum is one of the highest. At 5,853 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Ketchum a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 24.11 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg.
Cooking. Water boils at about 201 °F (94.0 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Ketchum
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley, ID | 5,945 | 1,812 | 1 mi |
| Twin Falls, ID | 3,734 | 1,138 | 77 mi |
| Boise, ID | 2,700 | 823 | 92 mi |
| Pocatello, ID | 4,462 | 1,360 | 112 mi |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 4,705 | 1,434 | 118 mi |
| McCall, ID | 5,013 | 1,528 | 121 mi |
| West Yellowstone, MT | 6,663 | 2,031 | 175 mi |
| Jackson, WY | 6,237 | 1,901 | 181 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Ketchum?
Ketchum, Idaho is about 5,853 feet (1,784 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Ketchum because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 5,853 ft is about 24.11 inHg (817 hPa), 81% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 81% as much oxygen as at sea level.
At what temperature does water boil in Ketchum?
About 201 °F (94.0 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.