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Edgar, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Yellowstone County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
79
Population
116/sq mi density
$61,591
Median Income
$38,427 per capita
$235,700
Home Value
$388,451 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
151
Violent Crime/100K
302 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,591 median income, 35.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$235,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,476 ft (1,059 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4593°N, 108.8588°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Yellowstone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Billings Logan International (BIL) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.34 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Edgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.6").