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Placerville, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Boise County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
37
Population
37/sq mi density
$78,750
Median Income
$47,114 per capita
44°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
662
Violent Crime/100K
3,795 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 5.4% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
662 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Placerville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,308 ft (1,313 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9427°N, 115.9460°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Boise County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 151 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Placerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 24°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.6").