Olney, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
124
Population
93/sq mi density
$19,875
Median Income
$23,656 per capita
$312,500
Home Value
$840,135 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$19,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$312,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Olney has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 63.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,256 ft (992 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5470°N, 114.5726°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Flathead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in |
Olney has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 20°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.1").