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Miles City, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Custer County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
8,412
Population
2,504/sq mi density
$60,732
Median Income
$34,967 per capita
$182,700
Home Value
$233,769 Zillow
$932
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
262
Violent Crime/100K
2,907 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,732 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,700 home value, $932/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Miles City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,361 ft (720 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4058°N, 105.8389°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 119 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in |
Miles City has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.3").