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Orofino, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Lewis County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,254
Population
1,317/sq mi density
$57,171
Median Income
$26,778 per capita
$218,900
Home Value
$316,419 Zillow
$892
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
162
Violent Crime/100K
2,261 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,171 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$218,900 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Orofino has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4849°N, 116.2530°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Orofino has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.1").