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Hayden, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
16,021 Population 1,520/sq mi density
$77,534 Median Income $38,202 per capita
$445,700 Home Value $627,553 Zillow
$1,676 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
509 Violent Crime/100K 3,881 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,534 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$445,700 home value, $1,676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
509 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Hayden 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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

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)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,305 ft (703 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density1,520/sq mi
Coordinates47.7685°N, 116.8012°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyKootenai County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

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

96 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 M4.7 122 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 84 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 46 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 132 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 46 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 58 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 137 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 52 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 82 km
Oct 26, 1999 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana M3.6 143 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 83 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 38 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 133 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 90 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 92 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 80 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 86 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 46 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 20 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 52 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 57 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 54 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 33 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 65 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 52 km 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 58 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 67 km 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 58 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 43 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 56 km 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 63 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 58 km 0
Oct 5, 2011 EF0 94 km 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 84 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF0 67 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 — 134 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 117 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 134 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 134 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 92 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 134 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 102 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 134 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 134 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 83 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 71 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 72 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 74 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 39 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 71 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 93 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 80 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 88 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 50 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 75 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 76 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 48 km
2017 CUB CREEK 5,683 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,297 76 km
2015 NORTH GRIZZLY 5,286 51 km
2015 BERRAY MOUNTAIN 5,126 85 km
2018 ANGEL SPRINGS 4,718 92 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) 3.5 in
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest

Hayden has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.1").

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