Baker, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Fallon County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,535
Population
1,490/sq mi density
$78,971
Median Income
$45,034 per capita
$198,800
Home Value
$190,221 Zillow
$772
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
222
Violent Crime/100K
166 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,971 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,800 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Baker has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches. The area receives 34.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,939 ft (896 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3643°N, 104.2743°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fallon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Baker has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and December the driest (0.2").