Montaqua, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Yellowstone County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
108
Population
77/sq mi density
$98,167
Median Income
$45,706 per capita
$374,100
Home Value
$501,790 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$374,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Montaqua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,594 ft (1,095 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5073°N, 108.9087°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Yellowstone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Billings Logan International (BIL) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.34 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Montaqua has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.5").