Owyhee County
City in Idaho, United States
Overview
Owyhee County is a rugged, rural county in southwestern Idaho, known for its breathtaking high desert scenery, agricultural heritage, and small friendly communities. The region draws outdoor adventurers with its canyons, rivers, and unique state parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Idaho
Population
11,913
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
42.58°, -116.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
52
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,020
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
55
English
98
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.2°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-26.7°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
356 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.