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Spirit Lake, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,768
Population
719/sq mi density
$60,938
Median Income
$30,898 per capita
$380,800
Home Value
$565,534 Zillow
$1,003
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
193
Violent Crime/100K
1,002 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$380,800 home value, $1,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Spirit Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 27.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,565 ft (782 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 719/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9658°N, 116.8698°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Kootenai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 39 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 | — | 116 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 112 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 116 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 116 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 89 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 116 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 96 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 116 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Spirit Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.1").