Deary, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Latah County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

511 Population 774/sq mi density

$71,250 Median Income $34,650 per capita

$225,400 Home Value $469,651 Zillow

$1,000 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

162 Violent Crime/100K 2,261 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$71,250 median income, 0.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$225,400 home value, $1,000/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

162 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. 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 33.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,860 ft (872 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	774/sq mi
Coordinates	46.8006°N, 116.5574°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Latah County County
Nearest Airport	Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 41.3"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.66"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	33.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.0 / 100
Community Resilience	43.1 / 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)	3.7 in	Wettest
February	33°F (0°C)	2.9 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
July	65°F (19°C)	1.1 in	Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in
October	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
November	36°F (2°C)	3.5 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	3.5 in	Coldest

Deary has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.1").

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