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Hope, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bonner County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
164
Population
167/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
248 sunny days/yr
91
Violent Crime/100K
13,496 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,552 ft (778 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2504°N, 116.3046°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Bonner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.7 / 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)
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 | — | 141 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 140 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 141 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 141 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 143 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 141 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.2").