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Yellow Pine, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Valley County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
369 Population 377/sq mi density
$31,940 Median Income $9,630 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
720 Violent Crime/100K 2,879 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,940 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
720 violent crimes/100K (89% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Yellow Pine 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 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,399 ft (1,646 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density377/sq mi
Coordinates44.9607°N, 115.4854°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyValley County County
Nearest AirportBoise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI)
103 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.0 / 100
Community Resilience64.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,688 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 20, 2025.

Mar 31, 2020 Stanley, Idaho M6.5 62 km
Jan 3, 2015 9 km E of Challis, Idaho M5.0 120 km
Feb 26, 2024 10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M4.9 80 km
Apr 1, 2020 21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho M4.8 75 km
Jun 7, 1994 18 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.8 128 km
Apr 13, 2014 15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho M4.8 99 km
May 4, 1992 20 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.6 129 km
Jun 25, 2020 27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.6 67 km
Dec 28, 1991 southern Idaho M4.4 117 km
Apr 14, 2014 13 km NW of Challis, Idaho M4.4 100 km
May 6, 1992 17 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.4 128 km
Apr 1, 2020 23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.4 73 km
May 21, 2020 26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.4 68 km
May 14, 2020 31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.4 64 km
Jun 8, 2025 24 km E of Clayton, Idaho M4.3 134 km
Feb 17, 1992 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho M4.3 77 km
Mar 22, 1992 11 km NE of Challis, Idaho M4.3 114 km
Jan 28, 1995 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho M4.3 76 km
Jun 9, 2020 11 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.2 83 km
Jun 14, 2020 10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.2 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

3 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 2006 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 27, 1958 EF1 69 km 0
Jul 22, 1992 EF0 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MUSTANG COMPLEX (377,632 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 MUSTANG COMPLEX 377,632 96 km
2007 EAST ZONE COMPLEX (RAINES) 318,724 24 km
2007 CASCADE COMPLEX (MONUMENTAL) 317,157 24 km
2000 DIAMOND COMPLEX (DIAMOND PEAK) 271,361 48 km
2012 HALSTEAD 190,156 69 km
2016 PIONEER 189,596 92 km
2000 CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK) 170,322 94 km
1994 CORRAL CREEK-BLACKWELL COMPLEX 140,101 48 km
1994 PORPHYRY SOUTH 129,849 29 km
2007 RATTLESNAKE 102,523 66 km
2021 BOUNDARY 97,995 47 km
2015 TEPEE SPRINGS 94,878 63 km
2017 HIGHLINE 93,699 52 km
2000 FLOSSIE COMPLEX 90,611 55 km
2000 BURGDORF JUNCTION 67,284 48 km
1987 DEADWOOD 57,051 53 km
2000 SALMON CHALLIS WILDERNESS COMPLEX (LITTLE PISTOL) 53,790 33 km
2007 SHOWER BATH COMPLEX (SHOWER BATH) 50,967 83 km
2012 SHEEP 50,769 87 km
2007 SHOWER BATH COMPLEX (RED BLUFF) 50,106 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Wettest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.0 in
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
May 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
December 19°F (-8°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Yellow Pine has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.0").

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