Dixon, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 19.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$159,400 home value, $740/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 49.4 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Dixon has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.9").