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Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Deer Lodge County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
42°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
454
Violent Crime/100K
3,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,533 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$209,700 home value, $661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
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 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 18°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.7").