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Carlton, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Ravalli County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
497
Population
81/sq mi density
$81,648
Median Income
$43,569 per capita
$626,400
Home Value
$635,595 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
1,953 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,648 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$626,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Carlton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,177 ft (968 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6912°N, 114.0624°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Ravalli County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Carlton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.8").