Deary, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Latah County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
511 Population 774/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $34,650 per capita
$225,400 Home Value $490,066 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Deary experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 41.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,860 ft (872 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density774/sq mi
Coordinates46.8006°N, 116.5574°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyLatah County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 41.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %81.1%
Unhealthy Days1

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 11, 2025.

Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 95 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 117 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 117 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 107 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 39 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 149 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 95 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 90 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 135 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 134 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 96 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 129 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 64 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 119 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 95 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 95 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 127 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 118 km
Feb 9, 1996 2 km W of Mullan, Idaho M3.2 92 km
Jul 31, 2001 2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington M3.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 62 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 48 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 94 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 16 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 35 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 38 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 75 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 70 km 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 59 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 53 km 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 40 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 39 km 0
Jun 5, 1987 EF0 85 km 0
Sep 14, 1986 EF0 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALONEY CREEK (131,397 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 MALONEY CREEK 131,397 98 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 88 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 92 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 92 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 99 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 87 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 69 km
2017 POWERLINE 45,449 95 km
2015 FISHER 20,757 54 km
1986 JOSEPH CANYON 1 14,398 98 km
2021 BEDROCK 11,998 28 km
2015 LAWYER 2 11,378 72 km
2021 TUMBLEDOWN 11,269 92 km
2016 SNAKE RIVER FIRE 10,349 64 km
2021 SILCOTT 8,864 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,547 76 km
2003 MILEPOST 59 8,361 67 km
2015 GILMORE GULCH 8,074 78 km
2015 PETE FORKS 7,841 90 km
1986 ROUND SPRINGS 7,386 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
February 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
July 65°F (19°C) 0.8 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest

Deary has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.8").

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