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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 248 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 4,454 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,119 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$391,700 home value, $988/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 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. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. 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 33.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,132 ft (650 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density495/sq mi
Coordinates48.3048°N, 116.5366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyBonner County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 62.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.9 / 100
Community Resilience33.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

98 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 M4.7 105 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 114 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 109 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 117 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 94 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 13 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 94 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 117 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 23 km
Oct 26, 1999 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana M3.6 130 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 110 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 109 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 33 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 104 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 94 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 84 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 132 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 109 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 49 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 46 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 89 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 33 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 78 km 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 5 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 95 km 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 32 km 0
Apr 27, 1999 EF0 90 km 0
Sep 9, 1994 EF0 82 km 0
Apr 6, 1994 EF0 96 km 0
Jun 5, 1987 EF0 89 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 - 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.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RUSSELL MOUNTAIN (26,130 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 59 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 49 km
2017 WEST FORK 21,154 73 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 97 km
2021 SOUTH YAAK 12,866 58 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 87 km
1984 HOUGHTON CREEK II 12,495 99 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 85 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 60 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 55 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 64 km
2000 KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) 8,783 93 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 29 km
1994 KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) 8,475 92 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 23 km
2018 DAVIS 7,103 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,096 63 km
2018 GOLD HILL 6,780 81 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,297 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Wettest

Ponderay has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.3").

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