Orofino, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Lewis County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,254
Population
1,317/sq mi density
$57,171
Median Income
$26,778 per capita
$218,900
Home Value
$334,724 Zillow
$892
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
359
Violent Crime/100K
1,018 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,171 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$218,900 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
359 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Orofino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 17.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
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
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 | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Orofino has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.7").