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Red Lodge, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Carbon County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,399
Population
885/sq mi density
$43,857
Median Income
$44,784 per capita
$374,900
Home Value
$517,950 Zillow
$805
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
216
Violent Crime/100K
993 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$43,857 median income, 2.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$374,900 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Lodge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 141.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,588 ft (1,703 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 885/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1933°N, 109.2501°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Yellowstone Regional (COD) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Red Lodge has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 23°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.9").