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Great Falls, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
60,412
Population
2,612/sq mi density
$63,934
Median Income
$35,968 per capita
$237,400
Home Value
$328,554 Zillow
$866
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
515
Violent Crime/100K
5,807 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,934 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$237,400 home value, $866/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
515 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Great Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. The area receives 42.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,330 ft (1,015 m) |
| Area | 22.3 sq mi (57.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,612/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5025°N, 111.3000°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cascade County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
Great Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.5").