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Kalispell, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
26,830
Population
2,078/sq mi density
$61,590
Median Income
$34,482 per capita
$381,400
Home Value
$541,638 Zillow
$1,019
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
417
Violent Crime/100K
3,355 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,590 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$381,400 home value, $1,019/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kalispell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 54.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,080 ft (939 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,078/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2162°N, 114.3276°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Flathead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0419 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Kalispell has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and October the driest (1.1").