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Craig, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
47
Population
157/sq mi density
$94,286
Median Income
$65,211 per capita
$354,500
Home Value
$456,130 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
528
Violent Crime/100K
3,799 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
528 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Craig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Craig has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").