Lame Deer, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Rosebud County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,939
Population
35/sq mi density
$26,364
Median Income
$11,304 per capita
$117,300
Home Value
$219,986 Zillow
$553
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$26,364 median income, 29.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$117,300 home value, $553/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lame Deer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 52.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,865 ft (1,178 m) |
| Area | 55.6 sq mi (144.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6177°N, 106.6134°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rosebud County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sheridan County (SHR) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.99 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Lame Deer has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and December the driest (0.6").