East Hope, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Bonner County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
257 Population 559/sq mi density
$91,250 Median Income $64,565 per capita
$420,800 Home Value $710,497 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$420,800 home value, $1,250/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.5% bachelor's degree or higher
East Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 62.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,216 ft (675 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density559/sq mi
Coordinates48.2409°N, 116.2894°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyBonner County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 62.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood
Good Days %74.5%
Unhealthy Days4

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.9 / 100
Community Resilience33.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 85 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 103 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 135 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 94 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 135 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 97 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 103 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 9 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 103 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 134 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 13 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 98 km
Oct 26, 1999 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana M3.6 110 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 94 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 96 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 28 km
Jun 30, 1995 3 km NW of Kila, Montana M3.4 134 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 65 km
May 25, 1995 1 km N of Kila, Montana M3.4 136 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

11 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 63 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 50 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 92 km 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 21 km 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 51 km 0
Sep 9, 1994 EF0 86 km 0
Jun 5, 1987 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 9, 1978 EF0 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

8 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 - 142 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 142 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 142 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 139 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 142 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 144 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 142 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THORNE CREEK (39,694 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 THORNE CREEK 39,694 99 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 67 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 68 km
2017 WEST FORK 21,154 59 km
2017 DEEP CREEK 14,558 88 km
2017 MOOSE PEAK 14,085 85 km
2021 SOUTH YAAK 12,866 49 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 72 km
1984 HOUGHTON CREEK II 12,495 80 km
1988 DRY FORK 11,403 91 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) 11,279 100 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 69 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 73 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 35 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 50 km
2000 KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) 8,783 86 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 12 km
1994 KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) 8,475 82 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 11 km
2018 DAVIS 7,103 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.3 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.6 in Coldest

East Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.8").

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