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Chester, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Hill County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
704
Population
1,437/sq mi density
$53,583
Median Income
$36,857 per capita
$156,900
Home Value
$199,422 Zillow
$662
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,556 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,583 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,900 home value, $662/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 36.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,134 ft (955 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5113°N, 110.9661°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Hill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cut Bank International (CTB) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.3").