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Trout Creek, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Sanders County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
340
Population
185/sq mi density
$62,162
Median Income
$33,131 per capita
$226,400
Home Value
$540,982 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
224
Violent Crime/100K
1,937 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,162 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$226,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Trout Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,363 ft (720 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8342°N, 115.5837°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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
Trout Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.1").