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Medicine Lake, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Sheridan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
190
Population
475/sq mi density
$41,000
Median Income
$36,117 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$123,008 Zillow
$492
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
183
Violent Crime/100K
1,223 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,000 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $492/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Medicine Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,963 ft (598 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5022°N, 104.5017°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Williston Basin International (XWA) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Medicine Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.2").