Dillon, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Beaverhead County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,020
Population
2,116/sq mi density
$51,458
Median Income
$30,032 per capita
$237,500
Home Value
$397,126 Zillow
$821
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
421
Violent Crime/100K
351 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,458 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$237,500 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
421 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dillon 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 9.8 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,093 ft (1,552 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2179°N, 112.6346°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Beaverhead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 82 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 42.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 178 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Dillon has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.2").