Bigfork, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
5,249
Population
168/sq mi density
$82,648
Median Income
$44,730 per capita
$614,300
Home Value
$810,278 Zillow
$1,103
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$82,648 median income, 2.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$614,300 home value, $1,103/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bigfork has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 50.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,067 ft (935 m) |
| Area | 37.3 sq mi (96.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0841°N, 114.0546°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Flathead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0419 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in |
Bigfork has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (0.9").