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Frenchtown, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,629
Population
242/sq mi density
$90,767
Median Income
$28,500 per capita
$391,600
Home Value
$638,713 Zillow
$1,458
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
319
Violent Crime/100K
4,118 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$90,767 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$391,600 home value, $1,458/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Frenchtown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 49.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,037 ft (926 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0280°N, 114.2462°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Frenchtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.1").