Tensed, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Benewah County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
56
Population
295/sq mi density
$25,833
Median Income
$22,491 per capita
$110,000
Home Value
$297,481 Zillow
$467
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,833 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $467/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Tensed experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. The area receives 41.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,553 ft (778 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1596°N, 116.9238°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Benewah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 30 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 | - | 131 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | - | 110 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | - | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Tensed has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 29°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.7").