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Wardner, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
300
Population
345/sq mi density
$302,900
Home Value
$296,696 Zillow
$1,119
Median Rent
44.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
661
Violent Crime/100K
3,022 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
661 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wardner 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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. 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 33.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,196 ft (974 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5190°N, 116.1357°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Kootenai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 66 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
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 | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
Wardner has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 27°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.1").