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Circle, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · McCone County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
543
Population
696/sq mi density
$81,250
Median Income
$35,272 per capita
$161,100
Home Value
$242,314 Zillow
$545
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
565
Violent Crime/100K
3,640 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,100 home value, $545/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
565 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Circle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,432 ft (741 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4177°N, 105.5870°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | McCone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively 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 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Circle has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.3").