Rockford Bay, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County
3.6
/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
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$125,625 median income, 8.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$981,300 home value, /mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 56.0 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 Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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
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.
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 |
Rockford Bay 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").