Medicine Lake, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Sheridan County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
190
Population
475/sq mi density
$41,000
Median Income
$36,117 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$137,503 Zillow
$492
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $492/mo rent
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 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in |
Medicine Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.2").