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
$346,255 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
151
Violent Crime/100K
756 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, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$218,500 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 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. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Libby has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.7").