Colstrip, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Rosebud County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,156
Population
532/sq mi density
$86,000
Median Income
$44,721 per capita
$193,700
Home Value
$238,474 Zillow
$632
Median Rent
13.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,700 home value, $632/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Colstrip has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.6").