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Bovill, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Latah County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
136 Population 850/sq mi density
$34,750 Median Income $20,792 per capita
$97,500 Home Value $469,651 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
162 Violent Crime/100K 2,261 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$34,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bovill has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,868 ft (874 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density850/sq mi
Coordinates46.8587°N, 116.3936°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyLatah County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 83 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 120 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 119 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 101 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 53 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 142 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 78 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 82 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 128 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 122 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 142 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 121 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 51 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 84 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 83 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 149 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 82 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 125 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 120 km
Jul 31, 2001 2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington M3.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 73 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 60 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 98 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 30 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 51 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 81 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 74 km 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 55 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 66 km 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 53 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 53 km 0
Jun 5, 1987 EF0 76 km 0
Sep 14, 1986 EF0 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SHOVEL CREEK (109,829 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 98 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 97 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 69 km
2015 FISHER 20,757 60 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 91 km
2021 BEDROCK 11,998 36 km
2015 LAWYER 2 11,378 73 km
2021 TUMBLEDOWN 11,269 78 km
2016 SNAKE RIVER FIRE 10,349 78 km
2021 SILCOTT 8,864 82 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,547 89 km
2003 MILEPOST 59 8,361 67 km
2015 GILMORE GULCH 8,074 89 km
2015 PETE FORKS 7,841 83 km
2015 SNOWY SUMMIT 6,928 75 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 98 km
2015 WOODRAT 6,513 91 km
1997 POW WAH KEE 6,418 89 km
2015 CHICADEE 5,766 54 km
2015 NORTH GRIZZLY 5,286 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.4 in Coldest

Bovill has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.1").

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