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Moore, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Butte County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
319 Population 1,139/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $18,616 per capita
$201,800 Home Value $313,546 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
176 Violent Crime/100K 615 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$201,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Moore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,474 ft (1,668 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,139/sq mi
Coordinates43.7344°N, 113.3673°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyButte County County
Nearest AirportIdaho Falls Regional (IDA)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"
77% below US avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (May) 1.38"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0509 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.7 / 100
Community Resilience13.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

857 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 20, 2025.

Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 126 km
Jan 3, 2015 9 km E of Challis, Idaho M5.0 105 km
Apr 13, 2014 15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho M4.8 125 km
Jun 7, 1994 18 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.8 98 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 127 km
May 4, 1992 20 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.6 99 km
Dec 28, 1991 southern Idaho M4.4 109 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 141 km
Apr 14, 2014 13 km NW of Challis, Idaho M4.4 123 km
May 6, 1992 17 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.4 98 km
Mar 22, 1992 11 km NE of Challis, Idaho M4.3 113 km
Feb 17, 1992 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho M4.3 140 km
Jan 28, 1995 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho M4.3 141 km
Jun 8, 2025 24 km E of Clayton, Idaho M4.3 83 km
Jun 14, 2020 10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.2 147 km
Aug 13, 1998 3 km ESE of Challis, Idaho M4.2 107 km
Jun 9, 2020 11 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.2 147 km
Jul 14, 2023 3 km S of Lima, Montana M4.2 115 km
Jan 27, 2025 26 km NW of Clayton, Idaho M4.2 128 km
Jun 7, 1994 21 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.1 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

48 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 2018 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 1, 2002 EF1 98 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 95 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 70 km 0
May 21, 1992 EF1 4 km 0
Apr 17, 1988 EF1 100 km 0
Mar 23, 1988 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 18, 1987 EF1 32 km 0
Jul 27, 1972 EF1 60 km 0
May 18, 1956 EF1 98 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 21, 2018 EF0 18 km 0
May 31, 2018 EF0 68 km 0
Apr 7, 2018 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 11, 2015 EF0 80 km 0
Aug 20, 2014 EF0 26 km 0
May 10, 2014 EF0 67 km 0
May 7, 2013 EF0 73 km 0
Jun 23, 2011 EF0 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Craters of the Moon (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 37 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 78 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 96 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field Shield 1,478 m (4,849 ft) -8400 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COXS WELL (219,424 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 COXS WELL 219,424 65 km
2006 CRYSTAL 218,581 72 km
1996 RICHFIELDS 178,385 89 km
1992 BLACK RIDGE 147,833 81 km
1999 MULE BUTTE 138,102 77 km
2013 BEAVER CREEK 111,286 93 km
2010 JEFFERSON 108,542 64 km
2019 SHEEP 107,233 53 km
2012 FLAT TOP 2 102,340 91 km
2000 COFFEE POINT 73,480 71 km
2018 SHARPS 63,895 59 km
2000 FLATTOP 56,792 86 km
2017 MAMMOTH CAVE 50,391 93 km
1999 CEDAR BUTTE 49,625 62 km
2007 CASTLE ROCK 48,430 89 km
2011 T17 45,631 53 km
2005 RUPERT 45,361 88 km
1999 INEEL FIRE 43,547 61 km
2016 LAIDLAW 40,551 66 km
2003 DEEP 38,701 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in Wettest
June 56°F (14°C) 1.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in Driest
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in

Moore has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and October the driest (0.6").

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