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Riggins, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Adams County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
236
Population
590/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$32,497 per capita
$347,300
Home Value
$332,404 Zillow
$667
Median Rent
41.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
64
Violent Crime/100K
1,476 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 5.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$347,300 home value, $667/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Riggins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,820 ft (555 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4206°N, 116.3176°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 99 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Riggins has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (1.0").