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Riverbend, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
505
Population
128/sq mi density
$62,250
Median Income
$29,073 per capita
$428,000
Home Value
$368,078 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
469
Violent Crime/100K
1,968 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$428,000 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
469 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Riverbend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,728 ft (831 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1453°N, 114.8324°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Riverbend has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (1.0").