The Town FilesWeiser, Idaho
City in Washington County · population 5,630 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $223,400
- Household income
- $45,292
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 41.1
Weiser is a city of 5,630 people in Washington County, Idaho. The median home is worth $223,400, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Idaho towns, better for retirees than 88% of Idaho towns, better transit than 77% of Idaho towns.
How Weiser ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Weiser is worth $223,400, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $45,292, which is more affordable than 40% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $927 a month. 62.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Weiser | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,400 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $927 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $45,292 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.8% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Weiser
| People | Weiser | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.3% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.5% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 16.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 91.2% |
Weather in Weiser
July highs average 94.5°F and January lows 22.5°F. About 13.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.4 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weiser since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 17, 1996 about 0.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 13, 2001.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 22, 1992.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2026 | Fire | FM-5660: Tartar Fire |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4310: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| July 27, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1927: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 2,941 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,467 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Weiser itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Weiser
5 public schools with 1,525 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEISER HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 529 | 18.2 |
| PIONEER PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-3 | 428 | 18.6 |
| WEISER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 352 | 16.0 |
| PARK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 4-5 | 199 | 18.1 |
| INDIANHEAD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 17 | 17.0 |
Towns near Weiser
- Payette, ID12.2 mi · 8,127 people · home $276,500
- Ontario, OR15.9 mi · 11,645 people · home $236,300
- Fruitland, ID16.6 mi · 6,072 people · home $329,600
- Nyssa, OR26.1 mi · 3,198 people · home $204,300
Weiser questions
Is Weiser, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Weiser scores better for retirees than 88% of Idaho towns and quieter than 68%. 25.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Weiser?
The median owner-occupied home in Weiser is valued at $223,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,292, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $927 a month.
What is the weather like in Weiser?
July highs average 94.5°F and January lows 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.5 inches of precipitation a year and 15.4 inches of snow.
Does Weiser get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weiser since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 17, 1996. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)