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Jackson, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Beaverhead County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
23
Population
24/sq mi density
$267,900
Home Value
$376,060 Zillow
37°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
236
Violent Crime/100K
826 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 36.8°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,479 ft (1,975 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3679°N, 113.4097°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Beaverhead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 110 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 42.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 17°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.5").