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Dixon, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
270
Population
41/sq mi density
$43,750
Median Income
$16,752 per capita
$159,400
Home Value
$516,868 Zillow
$740
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$159,400 home value, $740/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dixon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,510 ft (765 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3178°N, 114.3601°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Dixon has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (1.1").