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Craigmont, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Lewis County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
509 Population 653/sq mi density
$56,818 Median Income $29,708 per capita
$179,300 Home Value $315,116 Zillow
$970 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
439 Violent Crime/100K 658 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,818 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$179,300 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
439 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Craigmont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density653/sq mi
Coordinates46.2417°N, 116.4713°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyLewis County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 28.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.8 / 100
Community Resilience3.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 11, 2025.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 145 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 144 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 147 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 46 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 81 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 146 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 142 km
Dec 24, 1999 18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.5 131 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 149 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 113 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 143 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 148 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 146 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 146 km
Sep 26, 1995 southern Idaho M3.3 146 km
Jan 26, 1992 28 km ENE of Halfway, Oregon M3.2 139 km
Feb 10, 2013 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho M3.2 79 km
Feb 9, 1996 2 km W of Mullan, Idaho M3.2 145 km
Nov 23, 2001 6 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.2 140 km
Aug 14, 2017 19 km NNW of Halfway, Oregon M3.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1968 EF2 81 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 31 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 60 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 38 km 0
Jul 12, 2016 EF0 93 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 13 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 10 km 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 49 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 43 km 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 46 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 49 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF0 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DOUBLE CREEK (171,012 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 DOUBLE CREEK 171,012 82 km
2000 MALONEY CREEK 131,397 43 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 35 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 73 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 92 km
2007 BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK) 79,114 93 km
2012 CACHE CREEK 75,521 50 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 40 km
2007 POE CABIN 59,704 69 km
1988 TEEPEE BUTTE 59,565 55 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 88 km
2012 SHEEP 50,769 78 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 38 km
1996 SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK) 50,250 76 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 34 km
2017 POWERLINE 45,449 40 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 90 km
2015 WASH 39,448 91 km
2005 GRANITE COMPLEX 37,332 94 km
1986 JOSEPH/STARVATION 37,064 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Craigmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in December to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.1").

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