City in Idaho, United States

Lewiston

$373kMedian Home
293Days with 5+ hrs sun
65°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation34kCenter elevation745 ft
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Lewiston is a city in and the county seat of Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States, in the state's north central region. It is the third-largest city in the northern Idaho region, behind Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene, and the twelfth-largest in the state. Lewiston is the principal city of the Lewiston, ID-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Nez Perce County and Asotin County, Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population of Lewiston was 34,203, up from 31,894 in 2010.Wikipedia

Temperatures swing widely through the year. Most rain falls in winter. Winter and summer feel distinctly different. Noticeable daylight swing. Rain is frequent but usually light.

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Location Context
Lewiston, Idaho
Latitude46.42°
Longitude-117.02°
Population34k
Center elevation745 ft

State Context

IdahoU.S. state

Idaho is a landlocked state in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West subregions of the Western United States. It borders Montana and Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west; the state shares a small portion of the Canada–United States border to the north with the Canadian province of British Columbia. Idaho's state capital and largest city is Boise. With an area of 83,569 square miles (216,440 km2), Idaho is the 14th-largest state by land area.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 5.695%Avg sales tax: 6.00%Property tax: 0.49%Official school data available

About the Region

Mountain West

The Mountain West groups Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Mountain towns, high plains, basins, and metropolitan areas such as Denver, Salt Lake City, and Boise all sit within this broad region.

Elevation and terrain make a single regional climate description unreliable. A lower-elevation basin and a mountain community can have very different winters and travel conditions. Housing, access to healthcare, and proximity to recreation also depend on the specific place; use the city data and local context.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age40 yrs
College Educated26%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home7%of workforce
Poverty Rate14%
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$2,046/mo
Median rent
$373k
Median home price
Rent burden39% of income
Household Income
$63k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
78
Walk Score
36
School Rating
5.3/10
Internet
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
293
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

80% of the year
Avg High Temp
65°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Damp cool season
41% warm season / 77% cool season
Comfort Score
52/100
Mixed
Temp Swing
52°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
21"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
28"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
35
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Humidity Through The Year
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Summer 43% · Winter 77% · Jul-Dec 35-82%
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Natural Hazard Risk

Wildfire Risk
moderate
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
1 days
per year with AQI > 100
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