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Elk City, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Idaho County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
270
Population
108/sq mi density
$59,643
Median Income
$19,339 per capita
$356,700
Home Value
$388,227 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
64
Violent Crime/100K
1,476 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,643 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$356,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elk City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 119.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8209°N, 115.4411°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Idaho County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 99 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Elk City has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 22°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.3").