Columbia Falls, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,531
Population
2,426/sq mi density
$65,313
Median Income
$31,286 per capita
$346,700
Home Value
$610,243 Zillow
$1,003
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
274
Violent Crime/100K
1,627 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,313 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$346,700 home value, $1,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 54.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,079 ft (938 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3715°N, 114.1918°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Flathead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0419 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in |
Columbia Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.8").