Wardner, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
300
Population
345/sq mi density
$302,900
Home Value
$298,118 Zillow
$1,119
Median Rent
44.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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. 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 | 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 | 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 | - | 146 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 |
Wardner 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").