St. Maries, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Benewah County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,032
Population
2,548/sq mi density
$52,468
Median Income
$30,259 per capita
$205,400
Home Value
$955,731 Zillow
$859
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
279
Violent Crime/100K
358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,468 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$205,400 home value, $859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Maries experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,225 ft (678 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,548/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3146°N, 116.5722°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Benewah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | - | 145 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | - | 123 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
St. Maries has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (0.7").