The Town FilesMoyie Springs, Idaho
City in Boundary County · population 822 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $356,800
- Household income
- $61,615
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 38.9
Moyie Springs is a city of 822 people in Boundary County, Idaho. The median home is worth $356,800, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Idaho towns, quieter than 76% of Idaho towns, better for retirees than 71% of Idaho towns.
How Moyie Springs ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Moyie Springs is worth $356,800, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $61,615, which is more affordable than 18% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $742 a month. 67.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moyie Springs | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $356,800 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $742 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $61,615 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 67.3% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Moyie Springs
| People | Moyie Springs | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 91.2% |
Weather in Moyie Springs
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 23.7°F. About 21.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.8 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Moyie Springs since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 23, 1998.
Severe weather in Boundary County since 1996
Boundary County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Straight-Line Winds | DR-4905: Straight-Line Winds |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| May 18, 2017 | Flood | DR-4313: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 23, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4246: Severe Storm And Straight-Line Wind |
Jobs and pay in Boundary County
Boundary County had 4,045 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,133 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Moyie Springs itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Towns near Moyie Springs
- Bonners Ferry, ID6.0 mi · 2,520 people · home $281,400
- Troy, MT23.0 mi · 797 people · home $257,600
Moyie Springs questions
Is Moyie Springs, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moyie Springs scores better for retirees than 71% of Idaho towns and quieter than 76%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Moyie Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Moyie Springs is valued at $356,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,615, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $742 a month.
What is the weather like in Moyie Springs?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 23.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.1 inches of precipitation a year and 53.8 inches of snow.
Does Moyie Springs get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Moyie Springs in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)