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Little Bitterroot Lake, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
153
Population
18/sq mi density
$105,114
Median Income
$39,601 per capita
$775,000
Home Value
$687,107 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
250
Violent Crime/100K
4,629 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,114 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$775,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Little Bitterroot Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 54.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,909 ft (1,191 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1339°N, 114.7259°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Flathead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Little Bitterroot Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (1.3").