Kootenay Boundary A, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,624 Population 18/sq mi density

$96,000 Median Income $56,400 per capita

$448,000 Home Value

$750 Median Rent 7.3% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature 283 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$96,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$448,000 home value, $750/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.4 / 5.0

5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Kootenay Boundary A has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	44.5°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,365 ft (416 m)
Area	92.0 sq mi (238.2 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	49.0009°N, 117.6247°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 12.7"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"

Driest Month (Sep) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 1, 2015	15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington	M4.2	128 km
Nov 11, 2001	3 km NE of Spokane, Washington	M4.0	147 km
Sep 10, 2016	23 km E of Oliver, Canada	M3.9	119 km
Jun 25, 2001	Washington	M3.9	148 km
Apr 24, 2015	8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho	M3.9	125 km
Feb 5, 2023	British Columbia, Canada	M3.9	135 km
Mar 3, 1998	16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada	M3.8	56 km
Jan 26, 1992	9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.7	142 km
Apr 24, 2015	12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho	M3.7	134 km
Jan 20, 2000	21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho	M3.5	140 km
Jun 25, 2001	2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington	M3.4	145 km
Oct 27, 1991	21 km N of Castlegar, Canada	M3.3	57 km
Nov 12, 2001	3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington	M3.3	147 km
Apr 24, 2015	7 km SW of Hope, Idaho	M3.3	128 km
Aug 20, 1990	23 km NW of Nelson, Canada	M3.3	70 km
Sep 22, 2003	12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho	M3.3	131 km
Apr 20, 2025	8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.2	141 km
Jul 31, 2001	2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington	M3.2	142 km
Feb 15, 2020	37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada	M3.2	73 km
Apr 13, 2025	7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.2	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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	—	62 km
1949	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	19.8 m	—	142 km
2024	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	14.3 m	—	61 km
1944	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.1 m	—	62 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.0 m	—	136 km
1953	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	4.8 m	—	62 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	3.6 m	—	129 km
1953	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	—	—	62 km
1952	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	—	—	62 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUMMIT TRAIL (54,855 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	SUMMIT TRAIL	54,855	92 km
2015	STICKPIN	54,119	60 km
2022	RUSSELL MOUNTAIN	26,130	84 km
2015	TOWER	24,779	68 km
1988	WHITE MOUNTAIN	21,855	81 km
2015	RENNER	13,975	50 km
1994	COPPER BUTTE	9,068	71 km
2015	GRAVES MOUNTAIN	8,559	66 km
1988	S.17MILE1	8,089	94 km
2021	BULLDOG MOUNTAIN	8,049	54 km
2020	INCHELIUM HIWAY	7,046	87 km
2018	HORNS MOUNTAIN	6,890	31 km
2001	MT. LEONA COMPLEX	5,978	67 km
2003	TOGO MOUNTAIN	5,495	56 km
2017	NOISY CREEK	5,452	35 km
2018	BOYDS	5,196	56 km
2015	PARKER RIDGE	4,773	80 km
2017	NORTH FORK HUGHES	4,628	45 km
2006	HUGHES 32 COMPLEX	4,536	50 km
2003	MYRTLE CREEK	3,539	91 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.2 in
March	37°F (3°C)	2.5 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.2 in
May	53°F (11°C)	2.6 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
July	65°F (18°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.6 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in	Driest
October	44°F (7°C)	2.0 in
November	33°F (1°C)	3.6 in
December	26°F (-4°C)	3.7 in	Wettest

Kootenay Boundary A has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (1.5").

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