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Priest River, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bonner County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,058
Population
919/sq mi density
$57,712
Median Income
$32,957 per capita
$271,500
Home Value
$532,069 Zillow
$748
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
248 sunny days/yr
321
Violent Crime/100K
1,606 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,712 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$271,500 home value, $748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
321 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Priest River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The area receives 73.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 919/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1843°N, 116.9054°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Bonner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | 101 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 116 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 101 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 101 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 101 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 98 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 101 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Priest River has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.2").