New Meadows, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Adams County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
311
Population
536/sq mi density
$65,250
Median Income
$29,639 per capita
$275,000
Home Value
$620,472 Zillow
$933
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,250 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, $933/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
New Meadows has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 132.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,870 ft (1,180 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9713°N, 116.2852°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 97 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively 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 | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
New Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 20°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.6").