Blanchard, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Bonner County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
625 Population 419/sq mi density
$55,212 Median Income $49,729 per capita
$282,500 Home Value $542,177 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,212 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$282,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Blanchard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 27.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation2,266 ft (691 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density419/sq mi
Coordinates48.0110°N, 116.9952°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyBonner County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 27.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.52"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood
Good Days %74.5%
Unhealthy Days4

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.9 / 100
Community Resilience33.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

87 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 M4.7 133 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 109 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 47 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 145 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 49 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 47 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 49 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 108 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 109 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 41 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 105 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 122 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 89 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 142 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 46 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 102 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 47 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 106 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 13 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 20 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 21 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 71 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 89 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 43 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 62 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 37 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 35 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 83 km 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 43 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 58 km 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 58 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 56 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 48 km 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 62 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 57 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 - 106 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 104 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 105 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 106 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 81 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 106 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 87 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 106 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARPENTER RD. (62,488 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 82 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 98 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 53 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 55 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 62 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 100 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 94 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 15 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 74 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 80 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 85 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 95 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 69 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 70 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 67 km
2020 INCHELIUM HIWAY 7,046 98 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 62 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,297 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 28°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Blanchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.8").

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