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Poplar, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Daniels County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
655
Population
2,339/sq mi density
$45,104
Median Income
$18,211 per capita
$91,700
Home Value
$135,720 Zillow
$680
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
565
Violent Crime/100K
3,640 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,104 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,700 home value, $680/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
565 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Poplar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,987 ft (606 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1105°N, 105.1969°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Daniels County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in |
Poplar has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 12°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").