Post Falls, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
41,716 Population 2,182/sq mi density
$73,313 Median Income $32,045 per capita
$425,100 Home Value $534,582 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
154 Violent Crime/100K 664 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,313 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$425,100 home value, $1,313/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Post Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 45.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,211 ft (674 m)
Area19.1 sq mi (49.5 km²)
Population Density2,182/sq mi
Coordinates47.7256°N, 116.9442°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyKootenai County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 45.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.0%
Unhealthy Days1

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.4 / 100
Community Resilience46.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

94 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 M4.7 133 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 92 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 34 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 144 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 34 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 68 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 133 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 63 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 90 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 92 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 49 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 145 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 102 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 97 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 88 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 97 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 35 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 92 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 20 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 32 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 95 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 46 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 90 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 45 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 93 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 21 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 53 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 45 km 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 57 km 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 47 km 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 97 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 32 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 44 km 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 51 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 47 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 - 130 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 106 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 129 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 130 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 82 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 130 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 93 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 130 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARPENTER RD. (62,488 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 93 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 85 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 62 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 62 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 85 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 36 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 59 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 83 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 92 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 76 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 62 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 86 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 86 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 37 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,297 67 km
2015 NORTH GRIZZLY 5,286 61 km
2015 BERRAY MOUNTAIN 5,126 96 km
2018 ANGEL SPRINGS 4,718 81 km
2006 ULM PEAK 4,610 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Post Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.7").

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