Grangeville, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Lewis County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,443 Population 2,280/sq mi density

$59,013 Median Income $30,606 per capita

$262,000 Home Value $325,982 Zillow

$783 Median Rent 35.4% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

218 Violent Crime/100K 156 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$59,013 median income, 0.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$262,000 home value, $783/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

218 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Grangeville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	47.5°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,391 ft (1,034 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	2,280/sq mi
Coordinates	45.9258°N, 116.1219°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Lewis County County
Nearest Airport	Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 38.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.15"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.8 / 100
Community Resilience	3.4 / 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

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Jul 23, 2024.

Apr 11, 1995	20 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho	M4.2	138 km
Oct 27, 1994	11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon	M4.0	141 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	90 km
Nov 8, 1997	39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho	M3.8	65 km
Mar 12, 2023	11 km S of Donnelly, Idaho	M3.7	145 km
Dec 24, 1999	18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho	M3.5	100 km
Apr 1, 2020	30 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho	M3.5	148 km
Mar 8, 1994	32 km S of Wallace, Idaho	M3.4	141 km
Sep 26, 1995	9 km E of McCall, Idaho	M3.4	114 km
Mar 10, 2001	18 km ESE of Donnelly, Idaho	M3.4	140 km
Jul 20, 1998	9 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.3	138 km
Jun 16, 1992	10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.3	139 km
Sep 26, 1995	southern Idaho	M3.3	106 km
Feb 10, 2013	29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho	M3.2	70 km
Aug 4, 1995	32 km SSW of Yellow Pine, Idaho	M3.2	141 km
Nov 23, 2001	6 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho	M3.2	106 km
Jul 19, 1998	10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.2	140 km
Dec 13, 2001	60 km W of Salmon, Idaho	M3.2	140 km
Jan 26, 1992	28 km ENE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.2	114 km
Aug 14, 2017	19 km NNW of Halfway, Oregon	M3.1	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 11, 1968	EF2	94 km	0
May 8, 1962	EF2	74 km	0
Jun 20, 1969	EF1	83 km	0
Jul 12, 2016	EF0	86 km	0
Oct 7, 2010	EF0	32 km	0
Oct 7, 2010	EF0	35 km	0
Jun 29, 2007	EF0	63 km	0
May 31, 1997	EF0	85 km	0
Jul 22, 1992	EF0	91 km	0
Jun 1, 1991	EF0	90 km	0
May 1, 1991	EF0	93 km	0
Apr 11, 1979	EF0	1 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST ZONE COMPLEX (RAINES) (318,724 ac, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2007	EAST ZONE COMPLEX (RAINES)	318,724	97 km
2022	DOUBLE CREEK	171,012	62 km
1994	CORRAL CREEK-BLACKWELL COMPLEX	140,101	86 km
2000	MALONEY CREEK	131,397	53 km
1994	PORPHYRY SOUTH	129,849	92 km
2021	SHOVEL CREEK	109,829	55 km
2007	RATTLESNAKE	102,523	59 km
2015	TEPEE SPRINGS	94,878	68 km
2017	HIGHLINE	93,699	98 km
2000	FLOSSIE COMPLEX	90,611	95 km
2007	BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK)	79,114	70 km
2012	CACHE CREEK	75,521	60 km
2000	BURGDORF JUNCTION	67,284	71 km
2014	BIG COUGAR	65,397	57 km
2007	POE CABIN	59,704	42 km
1988	TEEPEE BUTTE	59,565	62 km
2012	SHEEP	50,769	41 km
2007	CHIMNEY COMPLEX	50,646	60 km
1996	SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK)	50,250	53 km
2012	PORCUPINE COMPLEX	48,980	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	2.3 in
February	33°F (0°C)	1.7 in
March	38°F (3°C)	2.5 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.5 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
July	68°F (20°C)	1.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.3 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.8 in
October	46°F (8°C)	2.0 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Grangeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.2").

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