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Owyhee, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Owyhee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
760
Population
3/sq mi density
$59,338
Median Income
$25,705 per capita
$66,800
Home Value
$350,513 Zillow
$518
Median Rent
14.0% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
336
Violent Crime/100K
3,873 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,338 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,800 home value, $518/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Owyhee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. The area receives 117.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,383 ft (1,641 m) |
| Area | 225.2 sq mi (583.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9280°N, 116.2122°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Owyhee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 79 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in |
Owyhee has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.5").