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Dodson, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Blaine County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
156
Population
918/sq mi density
$41,172
Median Income
$16,034 per capita
$44,700
Home Value
$244,540 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
538
Violent Crime/100K
3,605 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,172 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$44,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
538 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dodson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,283 ft (696 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 918/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3953°N, 108.2472°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Blaine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 158 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
Dodson has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.3").