Denton, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Fergus County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
198
Population
279/sq mi density
$57,500
Median Income
$29,886 per capita
$118,800
Home Value
$341,351 Zillow
$1,058
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $1,058/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Denton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,593 ft (1,095 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3222°N, 109.9482°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fergus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in |
Denton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").