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Potlatch, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Latah County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
849
Population
1,806/sq mi density
$68,889
Median Income
$32,408 per capita
$226,100
Home Value
$295,383 Zillow
$935
Median Rent
19.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
49
Violent Crime/100K
2,846 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$68,889 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$226,100 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Potlatch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 41.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,586 ft (788 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,806/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9230°N, 116.8983°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Latah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 149 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Potlatch has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.9").