Polson, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,334
Population
1,188/sq mi density
$51,463
Median Income
$30,142 per capita
$321,000
Home Value
$578,626 Zillow
$921
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
988
Violent Crime/100K
3,172 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,463 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$321,000 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
988 violent crimes/100K (160% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Polson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,044 ft (928 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6882°N, 114.1408°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Polson has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.8").