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Lowman, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Valley County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
42 Population 21/sq mi density
$212,500 Home Value $338,623 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,780 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lowman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,401 ft (1,341 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates44.0720°N, 115.6183°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyValley County County
Nearest AirportBoise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.0 / 100
Community Resilience64.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,671 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 20, 2025.

Mar 31, 2020 Stanley, Idaho M6.5 59 km
Jan 3, 2015 9 km E of Challis, Idaho M5.0 129 km
Feb 26, 2024 10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M4.9 53 km
Apr 13, 2014 15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho M4.8 119 km
Apr 1, 2020 21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho M4.8 46 km
Jun 7, 1994 18 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.8 137 km
May 4, 1992 20 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.6 139 km
Jun 25, 2020 27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.6 50 km
Apr 14, 2014 13 km NW of Challis, Idaho M4.4 118 km
Dec 28, 1991 southern Idaho M4.4 131 km
May 6, 1992 17 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.4 136 km
May 14, 2020 31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.4 50 km
Apr 1, 2020 23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.4 47 km
May 21, 2020 26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.4 51 km
Jan 28, 1995 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho M4.3 82 km
Feb 17, 1992 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho M4.3 83 km
Mar 22, 1992 11 km NE of Challis, Idaho M4.3 131 km
Jun 8, 2025 24 km E of Clayton, Idaho M4.3 123 km
Jan 27, 2025 26 km NW of Clayton, Idaho M4.2 84 km
Jun 14, 2020 10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.2 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

25 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 19, 1991 EF1 74 km 0
Oct 26, 1984 EF1 82 km 0
Mar 21, 1984 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 1, 1983 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1961 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 27, 1958 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 9, 1956 EF1 82 km 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 79 km 0
Aug 25, 2004 EF0 87 km 0
Aug 25, 2004 EF0 93 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF0 94 km 0
Sep 29, 2002 EF0 82 km 0
Feb 7, 2002 EF0 74 km 0
Dec 15, 2000 EF0 94 km 0
Aug 3, 2000 EF0 77 km 0
Aug 3, 2000 EF0 77 km 0
Aug 3, 2000 EF0 80 km 0
Aug 3, 2000 EF0 62 km 0
Jul 18, 2000 EF0 96 km 0
May 10, 1998 EF0 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Black Butte Crater Lava Field Shield 1,478 m (4,849 ft) -8400 142 km
Jordan Craters Volcanic field 1,473 m (4,833 ft) -1250 181 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CASCADE COMPLEX (MONUMENTAL) (317,157 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 CASCADE COMPLEX (MONUMENTAL) 317,157 76 km
1992 FOOTHILLS 228,631 62 km
2012 HALSTEAD 190,156 66 km
2016 PIONEER 189,596 8 km
2024 PADDOCK 186,842 71 km
1994 IDAHO CITY COMPLEX (RABBIT CREEK) 150,456 23 km
2013 PONY COMPLEX 148,188 76 km
2012 TRINITY RIDGE 141,807 43 km
2013 ELK COMPLEX 129,565 67 km
2021 BOUNDARY 97,995 68 km
1987 DEADWOOD 57,051 49 km
2006 CHERRY 56,773 61 km
2000 SALMON CHALLIS WILDERNESS COMPLEX (LITTLE PISTOL) 53,790 83 km
2006 RATTLESNAKE COMPLEX 48,330 27 km
1989 SMOKEY CREEK 47,682 8 km
1986 BISSELL CK 40,847 81 km
2005 VALLEY ROAD 40,801 71 km
2022 ROSS FORK 40,690 65 km
1986 VAN DUSEN 39,901 66 km
2008 SOUTH BARKER WFU 36,091 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.2 in Wettest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
September 53°F (11°C) 1.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Lowman has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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