Lakeview, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Fremont County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
36
Population
47/sq mi density
$45,500
Median Income
$23,772 per capita
36°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,500 median income, unemployment
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakeview has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 177.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,759 ft (2,060 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6021°N, 111.8124°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Idaho Falls Regional (IDA) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.8 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 93 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 133 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.2 in |
Lakeview has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 14°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.1").