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Rader Creek, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Silver Bow County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
373
Population
18/sq mi density
$83,171
Median Income
$44,517 per capita
$379,700
Home Value
$438,445 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
585
Violent Crime/100K
1,420 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$83,171 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$379,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rader Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,532 ft (1,686 m) |
| Area | 20.3 sq mi (52.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8455°N, 112.3160°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Silver Bow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Rader Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.3").