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Deer Lodge, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Powell County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,035
Population
1,958/sq mi density
$53,676
Median Income
$31,527 per capita
$196,400
Home Value
$277,226 Zillow
$781
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
242
Violent Crime/100K
589 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,676 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$196,400 home value, $781/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Deer Lodge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,538 ft (1,383 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,958/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3983°N, 112.7332°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Powell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.4 / 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 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Deer Lodge has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.4").