Hazard Score
258 Catastrophes Recorded
Latah County, Idaho
1 Cities with a Population of 41,231, and 14,708 Households
Nez Perce County in Idaho has a very low overall natural disaster risk rating, with specific hazard risk indexes indicating very low to relatively moderate levels of risk for various events such as flooding, wildfires, and hailstorms. The county has a relatively low annual frequency of extreme weather events, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, and is not located near fault lines or volcanoes that pose significant risks. The county's exposure to climate-related hazards is minimal, with low probabilities of events like hailstorms and wildfires.
The region's specific climate factors are conducive to low risk levels, with stable weather patterns and minimal occurrences of extreme events. Nez Perce County's geographical features, including its mountain peaks and water bodies, do not significantly contribute to hazard risks. The absence of major fault lines or coastlines further reduces the likelihood of earthquakes or tsunamis affecting the area. Historical data also supports the county's low risk profile, with few recorded instances of severe natural disasters in recent years.
Overall, Nez Perce County in Idaho presents a very low natural disaster risk profile, with minimal exposure to climate-related hazards and no significant geological features that pose immediate threats. The region's risk assessment is well-supported by data on past events and the absence of high-risk factors, making it a relatively safe area in terms of natural disaster vulnerability. It is important for residents and authorities to remain vigilant and prepared for potential hazards, despite the overall low risk levels in the county.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
30
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
7
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
29
Hazard Shelters
10
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
4
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Latah County is located in Idaho and has a population of 41,231 people, with a population density of 38.3 per square mile. The population has increased since 2010, when it was recorded at 37,244. The county has a diverse population, with 84% White, 1% Black, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.9% Asian, and 3.2% Hispanic. Additionally, 2.3% of residents identify as multiracial. The gender distribution is almost equal, with 49% males and 44% females. The median age in Latah County is relatively young at 28.5 years, with the median age for males being 27.7 and for females being 29.4. The average household size is 2.32, and there are 14,708 households in the county.
Compared to other counties in Idaho, Latah County stands out for its relatively high population density and diverse population. The county has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average, which is around 82%. Additionally, Latah County has a lower median age compared to the state average of 36.1 years. The county also has a higher average household size of 2.32 compared to the state average of 2.68. In terms of agricultural data, Latah County has a significant number of farms (1,053 in 2012 and 1,041 in 2017) and a large amount of crop acreage (254,166 acres in 2012 and 254,711 acres in 2017). The average farm size and sales are also relatively high compared to other counties in Idaho.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
J Web
2023-07-11
Rocky Top
2023-07-10
Lolo St
2023-07-07
Magpie Creek
2023-07-06
Spalding
2023-07-05
Barn
2023-07-04
Grouse
2023-07-04
Woodyard
2023-06-26
Myrtle
2023-06-21
Brammer Road
2023-06-12
Melrose
2023-06-08
Kettenbach
2023-06-07
Beardy
2023-06-06
546
2023-05-15
Rx Lyle Gulch Piles Npt
2023-04-17
Rx Lapwai Hill Npt
2023-04-06
Bobbit Bench
2023-02-04
Kettenbach
2022-09-28
Tea Hill
2022-09-18
Gun Club
2022-09-13
Zenner
2022-09-04
Melrose
2022-08-25
Tammany
2022-08-22
Lapwai Field
2022-08-18
Junction
2022-08-16
Mm 35
2022-08-14
Lapwai Road
2022-08-12
Little Benton
2022-08-11
Combine
2022-08-10
Valley Gas
2022-08-10
Wild Rose
2022-08-10
Upper Rosenkrantz
2022-08-06
Thiessen Road
2022-08-03
Hatwai
2022-08-01
Buffalo
2022-07-23
Express
2022-07-17
Garden
2022-07-15
Mm 302
2022-07-08
Lone Pine
2022-07-03
White Road
2022-07-01
Rye Grass
2022-05-13
Rx Lenore Seed Orchard - Nfrd
2022-04-01
Lonesome Hallow
2021-10-08
Sweetwater
2021-10-07
Gulch
2021-10-03
Culdesac
2021-09-26
310
2021-09-08
Long House
2021-09-03
Squirrel
2021-08-30
Growler
2021-08-30
Bedrock
2021-08-11
Ash Ave
2021-08-10
Two Drop
2021-08-06
Soldiers 1
2021-08-05
Deer Skull
2021-08-05
Soldiers 2
2021-08-05
Parade
2021-07-31
Big Sky
2021-07-28
Swallow
2021-07-23
Lupine Lane
2021-07-17
Arrow
2021-07-13
Deer Creek
2021-07-12
Snake River Complex
2021-07-09
Tom Beall
2021-07-07
Pine Creek
2021-07-07
Sweet Ridge
2021-07-07
Shovel Creek
2021-07-07
Captain John Creek
2021-07-07
Honda
2021-07-06
Mile Marker 13
2021-07-05
Wauncher
2021-07-01
Pickle Canyon
2021-07-01
Hilltop
2021-07-01
Fort Lapwai Rd
2021-06-30
Sander
2021-06-28
Rock Chuck Lane
2021-06-06
Taylor Canyon
2021-06-05
Rx Billy Creek - Cms
2021-03-15
Coyote
2020-09-24
Copenhagen
2020-09-16
Spirea Lane
2020-08-27
Shed
2020-08-26
Granite Lane
2020-08-18
Wild Rose
2020-08-18
North Tom Beall
2020-08-17
Mile Post 13
2020-08-16
Webb Road
2020-08-16
Milepost 33
2020-08-12
Mcatty
2020-08-11
Wheatfield
2020-07-25
Billy Creek
2020-07-19
Mission Creek
2020-07-15
Zaza
2020-07-12
River Road
2020-04-26
Rx Bever Grade - Npt
2019-11-15
Pequeño Canyon
2019-09-20
Bedrock
2019-09-16
Clearwater Court
2019-08-31
Rx Cultural Burn-Npt
2019-08-28
Flair
2019-08-08
Barley Lane
2019-08-04
Transfer Site
2019-08-01
Old Barn
2019-07-25
Spirea Lane
2019-07-20
Milepost 3
2019-07-17
Winchester
2019-07-13
Parade
2019-07-05
Wind Event
2019-06-26
Fleetwood
2019-06-12
Park
2019-05-14
Misner
2018-10-19
Lohman
2018-10-15
Parks
2018-09-24
Hoop
2018-09-03
Casino Line
2018-08-31
Craig
2018-08-25
Sleeping Chief
2018-08-18
Border
2018-08-16
Smokey Stump
2018-08-14
Mm319
2018-08-11
Zenner
2018-08-10
Goose Rapids
2018-08-10
Rx Big Canyon Ag Burn Mossman
2018-08-07
Pink House
2018-08-02
Webb
2018-07-30
Spalding Bridge
2018-07-29
Coyote
2018-07-24
Heritage Road
2018-07-21
River Road
2018-07-14
City Hall
2018-07-05
Figure Eight
2018-07-05
Lenore
2018-07-04
Sweetwater
2018-07-02
Mission Creek
2018-06-22
Gun Club
2018-06-09
Milepost 21
2018-06-04
Rx Lapwai Hills - Npt
2018-03-28
Golden Eagle
2017-09-16
Events
2017-09-07
Cherry Lane Two
2017-08-31
Maier
2017-08-31
Zaza
2017-08-31
Right Fork
2017-08-30
Kruze
2017-08-27
Iron
2017-08-15
Settlement
2017-08-13
Culdesac
2017-08-06
Cherry Lane
2017-08-05
Domebo Flats
2017-08-01
24265 Webb Rd
2017-08-01
Camp Fire
2017-07-29
Early Bird
2017-07-27
Tom Beall
2017-07-15
Powerline
2017-07-15
Corral Creek
2017-07-15
Arabian
2017-07-14
4th Of July #1
2017-07-05
Main
2017-07-02
Grouse
2017-06-21
Bambi
2017-06-19
Lapwai Tree
2017-05-27
Pine Creek
2017-05-25
Hubbard Gulch
2017-05-10
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snowmelt
2017-03-18Church
2016-11-03
Mission
2016-10-05
Track #2
2016-09-29
Track
2016-09-29
Spalding Bridge
2016-09-29
Rail Road
2016-09-16
Parade Ave - Lapwai
2016-08-14
Rosencrantz
2016-08-05
Nicholas
2016-07-20
Jackson
2016-07-05
Waha Lake
2016-06-30
Drover
2016-05-17
Rx-Eagle Fuel Break
2015-11-02
Prime
2015-09-25
Wildlife
2015-09-21
Fort
2015-08-29
Barrel
2015-08-19
Lightning Lane
2015-08-12
Lightning Lane
2015-08-12
Redbird
2015-08-12
Sixmile
2015-07-28
Express
2015-07-23
Red Duck
2015-07-19
Coyote Lane
2015-07-10
Sweetwater
2015-07-09
Hells Core
2015-07-09
Sanders
2015-07-07
West Cherrylane
2015-07-05
Drover
2015-07-01
Winchester
2015-07-01
Mp 286
2015-06-30
Tolo Road
2015-06-24
Goldener
2015-06-24
Thunder Hill
2015-06-19
Hemlock Fire
2015-06-14
Spirea
2015-03-06
Dh
2014-10-03
Red Bird
2014-10-03
Iron
2014-09-14
Canyon View
2014-08-18
Waha Road Mutual Aid
2014-08-16
Swamp
2014-08-12
Gifford
2014-08-06
Big Cougar
2014-08-03
Central Grade
2014-07-27
Mp 305
2014-07-23
722
2014-07-22
Webb Road
2014-07-08
Agency Road
2014-07-07
Sundown Heights 2
2014-07-06
Red Duck
2014-07-04
Sundown
2014-07-03
Bever Grade
2014-07-03
Ten Mile
2014-06-12
Hailstorm
2012-07-20
Hailstorm
2012-07-20
Hailstorm
2012-07-20
Hailstorm
2012-07-20
Hailstorm
2012-07-20
Hailstorm
2012-07-20
Hailstorm
2012-07-20
Hailstorm
2012-07-20
Hailstorm
2012-07-17
Hailstorm
2012-06-23
Hailstorm
2012-06-23
Hailstorm
2011-06-22
Hailstorm
2009-05-18
Hailstorm
2009-05-18
Hailstorm
2008-08-08
Hailstorm
2006-05-21
Hailstorm
2006-05-21
Hailstorm
2006-04-29
Hailstorm
2000-08-24
Hailstorm
2000-05-05
Hailstorm
2000-05-05
Tornado
1997-05-31
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1996-12-26Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-12-26Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-02-07Hailstorm
1993-06-02
Tornado
1991-06-01
Hailstorm
1987-08-24
Hailstorm
1978-05-21
Hailstorm
1975-07-14
Hailstorm
1970-07-27
Hailstorm
1970-07-16
Hailstorm
1970-07-16
Hailstorm
1970-06-21
Tornado
1969-06-20
Hailstorm
1964-06-05
Tornado
1962-05-08
Hailstorm
1962-05-08
Hailstorm
1961-06-03
Hailstorm
1958-07-07