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Mullan, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Shoshone County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
758 Population 913/sq mi density
$51,094 Median Income $35,750 per capita
$169,000 Home Value $195,628 Zillow
$936 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
259 Violent Crime/100K 2,526 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,094 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $936/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Mullan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,306 ft (1,008 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density913/sq mi
Coordinates47.4688°N, 115.7964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyShoshone County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
80 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.4 / 100
Community Resilience9.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 73 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 124 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 1 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 124 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 78 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 123 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 95 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 122 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 139 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 133 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 122 km
Sep 26, 2004 14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana M3.8 112 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 86 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 95 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 1 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 4 km
Feb 2, 1997 1 km NNE of Lindisfarne, Montana M3.6 124 km
Oct 26, 1999 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana M3.6 83 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 77 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

4 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 9, 1994 EF0 95 km 0
Jun 5, 1987 EF0 33 km 0
Jul 9, 1978 EF0 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPY CREEK (95,656 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 CHIPPY CREEK 95,656 81 km
2021 THORNE CREEK 39,694 46 km
2016 COPPER KING 28,338 55 km
2017 SUNRISE 26,896 85 km
2017 SHEEP GAP 24,702 56 km
2000 UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX (NINE MILE) 19,695 92 km
2023 RIVER ROAD EAST 18,068 77 km
2017 DEEP CREEK 14,558 50 km
2015 WEST FORK FISH CREEK 14,495 98 km
2017 MOOSE PEAK 14,085 64 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 22 km
1984 HOUGHTON CREEK II 12,495 77 km
2000 CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK) 12,031 87 km
2021 TUMBLEDOWN 11,269 37 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 27 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 72 km
2000 THOMPSON FLAT COMPLEX (FLAT RIDGE) 9,298 75 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 45 km
2005 SEEPAY 2 8,826 93 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.6 in Coldest

Mullan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.9").

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