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Payette, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Payette County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,358
Population
2,044/sq mi density
$55,455
Median Income
$25,340 per capita
$247,700
Home Value
$356,947 Zillow
$846
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
305
Violent Crime/100K
1,619 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,455 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$247,700 home value, $846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Payette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,158 ft (658 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,044/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0801°N, 116.9269°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Payette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 112 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Payette has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.3").