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Ione, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pend Oreille County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
382
Population
721/sq mi density
$49,750
Median Income
$40,121 per capita
$241,400
Home Value
$273,250 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
107
Violent Crime/100K
2,443 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,750 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$241,400 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ione experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 54.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,087 ft (636 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7398°N, 117.4220°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pend Oreille County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 78 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | — | 57 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 124 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 56 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 57 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 57 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 108 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 57 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Ione has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 25°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.4").