Genesee is a city in Latah County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Genesee had a population of 1,030. The city was named for the Genesee region of western New York, although it may also be a modification of the biblical Genesis. The first area of permanent settlement in the county, it was incorporated 137 years ago on October 23, 1889. It is known for its grain production. The town is on the edge of Latah County and many of the rural residents live in Nez Perce county. There is one school in the town, a consolidated K-12 school within the Genesee School District.

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Town numbers

ZIP code83832

Area code208

Living in Genesee

Housing in Genesee

$458K▲ 2.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Genesee home is worth about $458,000, up 2.3% in a year, close to the Idaho typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Genesee

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Most working residents leave Genesee for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Lewiston (21%), Moscow (17%) and Pullman (7%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Lewiston

21%

Moscow

17%

Pullman, WA

Kendrick

3%Work in townlive and work in Genesee 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 84Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Genesee →

Health in Genesee

A⁻

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 83% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Idaho

3better than ID

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 10 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.5%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethID 16.2% · better 7.8%Fewer uninsured adultsID 10.7% · better

Care nearby

St. Joseph Regional Medical CenterLewiston · 10.4 mi · ER

Chas Behavioral Health Center - LewistonLewiston · 10.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Genesee · CMS · HRSAHealth in Genesee →

Natural hazards in Genesee

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire🥶 Cold waves

1Does Genesee flood?paid flood claims since 1996 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Latah County

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Genesee →

Climate in Genesee

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Genesee has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 26°Winter

57° / 36°Spring

80° / 51°Summer

60° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Genesee get?About 33 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 29, with the last in spring around May 6.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Genesee →

Schools in Genesee

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School Grade A

The public schools Genesee’s kids attend outperform 94% of Idaho’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictGENESEE JOINT DISTRICTSchools1

Genesee School A+Other · Grades PK–12 · 288 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within ID. Ratings are from neighbors.