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Rathdrum, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
10,133
Population
1,458/sq mi density
$86,431
Median Income
$35,359 per capita
$381,800
Home Value
$565,315 Zillow
$1,412
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
89
Violent Crime/100K
769 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,431 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$381,800 home value, $1,412/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rathdrum 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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,213 ft (675 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7940°N, 116.8929°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Kootenai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.6 / 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)
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 | — | 127 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 110 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 127 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 127 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 127 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 95 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 127 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Rathdrum has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.0").