Craig, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
47
Population
157/sq mi density
$94,286
Median Income
$65,211 per capita
$354,500
Home Value
$456,130 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,286 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$354,500 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Craig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. The area receives 28.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,549 ft (1,082 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0706°N, 111.9680°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cascade County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Craig has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.3").