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Thompson Falls, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Sanders County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,568
Population
980/sq mi density
$53,203
Median Income
$24,548 per capita
$182,200
Home Value
$381,953 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
224
Violent Crime/100K
1,937 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,203 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$182,200 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Thompson Falls 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 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually. 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 | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,620 ft (799 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5994°N, 115.3426°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sanders County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
Thompson Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.1").