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Colstrip, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Rosebud County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,156
Population
532/sq mi density
$86,000
Median Income
$44,721 per capita
$193,700
Home Value
$219,986 Zillow
$632
Median Rent
13.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
88
Violent Crime/100K
220 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,700 home value, $632/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Colstrip experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,201 ft (976 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8945°N, 106.6284°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rosebud County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sheridan County (SHR) 80 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.99 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Colstrip has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.5").