Hinsdale, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Phillips County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
250
Population
39/sq mi density
$40,250
Median Income
$32,982 per capita
$111,800
Home Value
$232,555 Zillow
$537
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,250 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $537/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Hinsdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 40.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,147 ft (654 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4048°N, 107.0869°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Phillips County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 142 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0436 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.7 / 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in |
Hinsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.4").