Ponderay, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bonner County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
1,456
Population
495/sq mi density
$50,119
Median Income
$28,618 per capita
$391,700
Home Value
$463,073 Zillow
$988
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
134
Violent Crime/100K
580 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,119 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$391,700 home value, $988/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ponderay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 62.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,132 ft (650 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3048°N, 116.5366°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Bonner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
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
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 | - | 123 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | - | 146 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | - | 122 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | - | 123 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | - | 125 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | - | 123 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | - | 129 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 123 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
Ponderay has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.8").