Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Deer Lodge County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
9,512
Population
13/sq mi density
$49,533
Median Income
$32,758 per capita
$209,700
Home Value
$425,049 Zillow
$661
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,533 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$209,700 home value, $661/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 75.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,865 ft (2,702 m) |
| Area | 741.2 sq mi (1,919.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0947°N, 113.1416°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Deer Lodge County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.6").