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Pioneer Junction, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
734
Population
209/sq mi density
$42,250
Median Income
$28,544 per capita
$264,400
Home Value
$339,009 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
148
Violent Crime/100K
2,996 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$42,250 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$264,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Pioneer Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,436 ft (742 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3158°N, 115.5183°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
Pioneer Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.2").