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Fox Lake, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Richland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
173
Population
41/sq mi density
$81,458
Median Income
$23,890 per capita
$140,600
Home Value
$260,814 Zillow
$1,100
Median Rent
15.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
183
Violent Crime/100K
1,223 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,600 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fox Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. The area receives 29.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,356 ft (718 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6857°N, 104.6307°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Richland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0458 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.15 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in |
Fox Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.3").