Rockford Bay, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

308 Population 81/sq mi density

$125,625 Median Income $92,366 per capita

$981,300 Home Value $955,731 Zillow

49°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

509 Violent Crime/100K 3,881 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$125,625 median income, 3.6% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$981,300 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

509 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

57.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockford Bay 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	2,263 ft (690 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density	81/sq mi
Coordinates	47.5086°N, 116.8865°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Kootenai County County
Nearest Airport	Spokane International (GEG) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"

33% below US avg

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

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)

Earthquake History

93 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	137 km
Aug 17, 1994	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M4.1	83 km
Jan 20, 1998	15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana	M4.0	146 km
Nov 11, 2001	3 km NE of Spokane, Washington	M4.0	43 km
Apr 24, 2015	8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho	M3.9	87 km
Jun 25, 2001	Washington	M3.9	43 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	108 km
Apr 24, 2015	12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho	M3.7	80 km
May 30, 1996	3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	81 km
Mar 14, 1997	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	83 km
Jan 20, 2000	21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho	M3.5	65 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	138 km
Dec 15, 2012	19 km S of Troy, Montana	M3.4	115 km
Jun 25, 2001	2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington	M3.4	45 km
Mar 8, 1994	32 km S of Wallace, Idaho	M3.4	80 km
Nov 2, 1996	4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana	M3.4	99 km
Jun 28, 1997	3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.4	81 km
May 10, 2000	Idaho-Montana border region	M3.3	83 km
Sep 22, 2003	12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho	M3.3	44 km
Sep 16, 2002	1 km N of Happys Inn, Montana	M3.3	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 31, 1997	EF2	46 km	0
Apr 9, 1991	EF2	75 km	0
Jul 17, 1978	EF2	77 km	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	74 km	0
May 6, 1957	EF2	24 km	0
Jun 15, 1954	EF2	38 km	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	99 km	0
May 31, 1997	EF1	61 km	0
May 19, 1986	EF1	85 km	0
Apr 12, 1984	EF1	35 km	0
Oct 17, 1983	EF1	50 km	0
Jun 22, 1981	EF1	65 km	0
Aug 19, 1978	EF1	88 km	0
May 2, 1973	EF1	87 km	0
Jun 29, 1970	EF1	69 km	0
Apr 18, 2024	EF0	53 km	0
May 6, 2022	EF0	38 km	0
May 6, 2022	EF0	51 km	0
Aug 9, 2016	EF0	57 km	0
Jul 22, 2016	EF0	53 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1949	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	19.8 m	—	116 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.0 m	—	92 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	3.6 m	—	104 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FORD CORKSCREW (16,179 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	FORD CORKSCREW	16,179	78 km
2021	DECEITFUL	12,750	70 km
1991	UNNAMED	12,401	73 km
2015	SOUTH BOBTAIL	11,256	84 km
2023	OREGON	10,957	59 km
2023	GRAY	10,096	59 km
2016	CAYUSE MTN	9,744	94 km
2014	WATERMELON HILL	9,321	70 km
2015	LOWER FLAT	9,034	65 km
2022	WAGNER ROAD	8,155	90 km
2016	SPOKANE COMPLEX	6,839	30 km
2017	CUB CREEK	5,683	99 km
1991	UNNAMED	5,297	83 km
2015	NORTH GRIZZLY	5,286	62 km
2018	ANGEL SPRINGS	4,718	91 km
2006	ULM PEAK	4,610	81 km
2023	RIDGE CREEK	4,608	45 km
2018	SURPRISE CREEK	3,746	63 km
2018	RAMPIKE	3,688	81 km
1996	UNNAMED	3,523	59 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	3.4 in
February	32°F (-0°C)	2.6 in
March	37°F (3°C)	2.2 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.9 in
May	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in
June	58°F (14°C)	1.9 in
July	70°F (21°C)	1.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.2 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.8 in
November	35°F (1°C)	3.4 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	3.6 in	Coldest, Wettest

Rockford Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.0").

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