Smelterville, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
670
Population
2,161/sq mi density
$46,597
Median Income
$24,790 per capita
$117,600
Home Value
$214,722 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
47.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,597 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $825/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Smelterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 52.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,228 ft (679 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5424°N, 116.1774°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Kootenai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 64 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
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
Smelterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (0.8").