Plentywood, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Sheridan County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,677
Population
1,233/sq mi density
$62,163
Median Income
$40,862 per capita
$148,800
Home Value
$172,027 Zillow
$755
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,163 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,800 home value, $755/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Plentywood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,049 ft (625 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7760°N, 104.5573°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Williston Basin International (XWA) 51 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Plentywood has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.4").