Cut Bank, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Pondera County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,040
Population
2,621/sq mi density
$55,848
Median Income
$26,139 per capita
$161,400
Home Value
$169,569 Zillow
$921
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
1,032
Violent Crime/100K
4,694 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,848 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,400 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,032 violent crimes/100K (172% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cut Bank has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. The area receives 38.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,776 ft (1,151 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6341°N, 112.3301°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Pondera County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cut Bank International (CTB) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in |
Cut Bank has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.2").