Athol, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
830 Population 722/sq mi density
$62,946 Median Income $27,538 per capita
$269,600 Home Value $797,856 Zillow
$920 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,946 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$269,600 home value, $920/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Athol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 27.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation2,393 ft (729 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density722/sq mi
Coordinates47.9470°N, 116.7078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyKootenai County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 27.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.0%
Unhealthy Days1

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.4 / 100
Community Resilience46.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 112 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 148 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 87 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 123 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 59 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 37 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 59 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 33 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 130 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 87 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 87 km
Oct 26, 1999 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana M3.6 135 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 21 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 103 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 73 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 59 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 83 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 122 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 80 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

25 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 13 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 41 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 76 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 62 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 67 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 46 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 55 km 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 37 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 76 km 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 71 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 58 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 69 km 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 76 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 71 km 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 64 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF0 80 km 0
Apr 27, 1999 EF0 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 127 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 124 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 127 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 127 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 100 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 127 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 108 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 127 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RUSSELL MOUNTAIN (26,130 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 99 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 68 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 75 km
2021 SOUTH YAAK 12,866 94 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 80 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 72 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 37 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 86 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 100 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 66 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 46 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 56 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 56 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 67 km
2017 CUB CREEK 5,683 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,297 79 km
2015 NORTH GRIZZLY 5,286 50 km
2015 GOAT ROCK COMPLEX 5,210 87 km
1994 LIBBY COMPLEX (SCENERY) 5,160 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
October 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
November 35°F (1°C) 3.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in Coldest, Wettest

Athol has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.9").

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