Essex, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
57
Population
110/sq mi density
$73,393
Median Income
$52,663 per capita
$329,200
Home Value
$421,993 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$329,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Essex has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 115.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,866 ft (1,178 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2849°N, 113.6107°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Flathead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0419 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Essex has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.2").