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Bonners Ferry, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Boundary County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,615
Population
1,142/sq mi density
$54,107
Median Income
$24,293 per capita
$272,000
Home Value
$451,671 Zillow
$1,043
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
38
Violent Crime/100K
1,842 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,107 median income, 0.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$272,000 home value, $1,043/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bonners Ferry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 53.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,767 ft (539 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6936°N, 116.3170°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Boundary County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 93 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 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 | — | 135 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 135 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 135 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 135 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 135 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
Bonners Ferry has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.2").