Genesee, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Nez Perce County County

3.4 /5.0

B Good

1,312 Population 2,151/sq mi density

$78,125 Median Income $36,675 per capita

$298,800 Home Value $447,895 Zillow

$1,142 Median Rent 47.1% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

181 Violent Crime/100K 3,484 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$78,125 median income, 2.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$298,800 home value, $1,142/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

181 violent crimes/100K

B+

Education

3.8 / 5.0

34.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Genesee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	46.4°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,728 ft (831 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	2,151/sq mi
Coordinates	46.5516°N, 116.9284°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Nez Perce County County
Nearest Airport	Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 50.9"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	33.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	55.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively 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

100 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	124 km
Jul 14, 1992	6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.1	123 km
Aug 17, 1994	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M4.1	135 km
Nov 11, 2001	3 km NE of Spokane, Washington	M4.0	131 km
Jun 25, 2001	Washington	M3.9	131 km
Nov 8, 1997	39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho	M3.8	121 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	3 km
May 30, 1996	3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	130 km
Mar 14, 1997	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	134 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	101 km
Jun 28, 1997	3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.4	135 km
Mar 8, 1994	32 km S of Wallace, Idaho	M3.4	104 km
Jun 25, 2001	2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington	M3.4	133 km
Jan 13, 1994	11 km SW of Lind, Washington	M3.4	140 km
Nov 12, 2001	3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington	M3.3	132 km
Feb 11, 2025	2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.3	134 km
May 10, 2000	Idaho-Montana border region	M3.3	134 km
Dec 15, 1991	6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington	M3.3	124 km
Sep 22, 2003	12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho	M3.3	150 km
Feb 9, 1996	2 km W of Mullan, Idaho	M3.2	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	52 km	0
Jun 11, 1968	EF2	86 km	0
Mar 14, 1966	EF2	67 km	0
May 8, 1962	EF2	20 km	0
Jan 16, 2000	EF1	86 km	0
May 19, 1986	EF1	26 km	0
May 2, 1973	EF1	21 km	0
Jun 20, 1969	EF1	11 km	0
Oct 5, 2011	EF0	99 km	0
Oct 7, 2010	EF0	59 km	0
Oct 7, 2010	EF0	61 km	0
Jun 29, 2007	EF0	76 km	0
May 31, 1997	EF0	15 km	0
Jun 1, 1991	EF0	3 km	0
May 1, 1991	EF0	1 km	0
Sep 14, 1986	EF0	60 km	0
Apr 11, 1979	EF0	93 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALONEY CREEK (131,397 ac, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2000	MALONEY CREEK	131,397	69 km
2006	COLUMBIA COMPLEX	118,865	80 km
2021	SHOVEL CREEK	109,829	59 km
2021	LICK CREEK	80,376	53 km
2015	BUTTE CREEK	79,418	80 km
2012	CACHE CREEK	75,521	72 km
2014	BIG COUGAR	65,397	61 km
1988	TEEPEE BUTTE	59,565	77 km
2005	SCHOOL	51,701	61 km
2007	CHIMNEY COMPLEX	50,646	56 km
2015	KAMIAH GULCH	48,459	74 km
2017	POWERLINE	45,449	66 km
2021	GREEN RIDGE	44,604	70 km
1986	JOSEPH/STARVATION	37,064	83 km
2000	EASTSIDE COMPLEX (DEEP CREEK)	31,969	93 km
2021	ELBOW CREEK	23,103	92 km
2015	FISHER	20,757	47 km
2005	TRYON COMPLEX (CHERRY CREEK)	17,794	80 km
1986	JOSEPH CANYON 1	14,398	62 km
2006	JIM CREEK	13,100	71 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.8 in
February	34°F (1°C)	2.2 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.3 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in
June	59°F (15°C)	1.8 in
July	65°F (18°C)	1.0 in	Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
September	58°F (14°C)	1.3 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.7 in	Coldest

Genesee has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.0").

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