Lakeside, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,730
Population
194/sq mi density
$83,958
Median Income
$59,032 per capita
$589,500
Home Value
$894,875 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,958 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$589,500 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakeside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 50.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,009 ft (917 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0183°N, 114.2319°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Flathead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in |
Lakeside has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (0.9").