West Kootenai, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County
3.8
/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
B+
Overall
3.8 / 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 35.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in |
West Kootenai has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.7").