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Libby, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,948
Population
1,602/sq mi density
$39,261
Median Income
$25,852 per capita
$218,500
Home Value
$339,009 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
145
Violent Crime/100K
2,255 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,261 median income, 0.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$218,500 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Libby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,107 ft (642 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,602/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3864°N, 115.5567°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Libby has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 25°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.3").