Elk City, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Idaho County County
2.9
/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
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,643 median income, unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$356,700 home value, /mo rent
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. 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 42.
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) |
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 | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 64.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
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 | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Elk City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (1.1").