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West Kootenai, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
397
Population
25/sq mi density
$74,722
Median Income
$35,237 per capita
$287,200
Home Value
$480,649 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
180
Violent Crime/100K
630 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,722 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$287,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
West Kootenai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 35.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,786 ft (849 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9632°N, 115.2193°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.7 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
West Kootenai has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.4").