Dalton Gardens, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,526
Population
1,061/sq mi density
$84,375
Median Income
$45,004 per capita
$673,800
Home Value
$1,037,676 Zillow
$838
Median Rent
42.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,375 median income, 1.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$673,800 home value, $838/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Dalton Gardens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 27.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,261 ft (689 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,061/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7334°N, 116.7679°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Kootenai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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 | - | 138 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | - | 119 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | - | 138 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | - | 138 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | - | 95 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | - | 138 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | - | 105 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 138 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Dalton Gardens has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.7").