Joplin, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Hill County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
269
Population
213/sq mi density
$67,292
Median Income
$28,603 per capita
$102,400
Home Value
$188,057 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,292 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,400 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Joplin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,320 ft (1,012 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5594°N, 110.7729°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Hill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cut Bank International (CTB) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in |
Joplin has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.3").