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Elliston, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Powell County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
208
Population
26/sq mi density
$41,719
Median Income
$28,540 per capita
$248,300
Home Value
$348,266 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
454
Violent Crime/100K
3,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,719 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$248,300 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Elliston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,409 ft (1,649 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5587°N, 112.4638°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Powell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Elliston has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 20°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.6").