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Elk River, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Latah County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
133
Population
887/sq mi density
$63,125
Median Income
$38,664 per capita
$218,800
Home Value
$316,419 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
162
Violent Crime/100K
2,261 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Elk River 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 Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,859 ft (871 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 887/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7830°N, 116.1811°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Latah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
Elk River has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.1").