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De Smet, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Benewah County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
134
Population
140/sq mi density
$44,792
Median Income
$10,629 per capita
$94,200
Home Value
$297,481 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
388
Violent Crime/100K
1,122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,792 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,200 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
388 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
De Smet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,679 ft (817 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1410°N, 116.9114°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Benewah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.8 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 133 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
De Smet has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.9").