Fernan Lake Village, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
138 Population 1,725/sq mi density
$118,750 Median Income $65,377 per capita
$598,700 Home Value $587,565 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$598,700 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fernan Lake Village 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 Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,147 ft (654 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,725/sq mi
Coordinates47.6723°N, 116.7476°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyKootenai County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 27.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.0%
Unhealthy Days1

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.4 / 100
Community Resilience46.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

99 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 M4.7 121 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 76 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 49 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 131 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 49 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 66 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 127 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 141 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 59 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 76 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 74 km
Oct 26, 1999 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana M3.6 141 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 44 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 84 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 50 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 95 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 82 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 73 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 133 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 25 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 95 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 55 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 61 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 98 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 37 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 64 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 61 km 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 73 km 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 61 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 45 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 59 km 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 65 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 61 km 0
Oct 5, 2011 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 144 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 122 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 144 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 144 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 97 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 144 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 108 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 144 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TOWER (24,779 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 TOWER 24,779 95 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 78 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 59 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 77 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 70 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 49 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 71 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 98 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 83 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 86 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 48 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 81 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 83 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 45 km
2017 CUB CREEK 5,683 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,297 83 km
2015 NORTH GRIZZLY 5,286 47 km
2015 BERRAY MOUNTAIN 5,126 88 km
2018 ANGEL SPRINGS 4,718 97 km
2006 ULM PEAK 4,610 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

Fernan Lake Village 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").

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