Highwood, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Chouteau County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
209
Population
40/sq mi density
$71,875
Median Income
$31,572 per capita
$169,100
Home Value
$399,547 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,100 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Highwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 38.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,718 ft (1,133 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5992°N, 110.7696°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chouteau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in |
Highwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.5").