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Wallace, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Shoshone County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,127
Population
1,238/sq mi density
$50,526
Median Income
$28,175 per capita
$219,200
Home Value
$247,527 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
259
Violent Crime/100K
2,526 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,526 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$219,200 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wallace experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 75.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,854 ft (870 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4736°N, 115.9225°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Shoshone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
Wallace has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 24°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.0").