Ashland, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Powder River County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
956
Population
46/sq mi density
$39,429
Median Income
$20,985 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$219,986 Zillow
$638
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$39,429 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $638/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,981 ft (909 m) |
| Area | 20.7 sq mi (53.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5977°N, 106.2975°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Powder River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sheridan County (SHR) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0489 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.0 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.7 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and November the driest (0.5").