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Athol, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
830
Population
722/sq mi density
$62,946
Median Income
$27,538 per capita
$269,600
Home Value
$759,140 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
149
Violent Crime/100K
1,438 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,946 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$269,600 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
149 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 27.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,393 ft (729 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 722/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9470°N, 116.7078°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Kootenai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.6 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Athol has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in December to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.1").