Ekalaka, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Carter County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
366
Population
355/sq mi density
$45,417
Median Income
$31,064 per capita
$118,300
Home Value
$148,491 Zillow
$678
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$45,417 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,300 home value, $678/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ekalaka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 48.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,424 ft (1,044 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8892°N, 104.5517°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 104 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Ekalaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and December the driest (0.5").