Cooke City, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Carbon County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
94
Population
10/sq mi density
$41,750
Median Income
$30,451 per capita
$362,500
Home Value
$764,295 Zillow
$1,225
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
34°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$362,500 home value, $1,225/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cooke City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 213.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 34.3°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,128 ft (2,477 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0187°N, 109.9119°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Yellowstone Regional (COD) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 89 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Cooke City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 13°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and September the driest (1.7").