West Yellowstone, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Fremont County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,457
Population
1,601/sq mi density
$57,167
Median Income
$32,624 per capita
$402,600
Home Value
$657,460 Zillow
$1,035
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
35°F
Avg Temperature
166
Violent Crime/100K
663 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,167 median income, 0.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$402,600 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
West Yellowstone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. The area receives 177.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 35.2°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,665 ft (2,031 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6622°N, 111.1070°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson Hole (JAC) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 43 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
West Yellowstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 14°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.3").